The islands shown in this enhanced satellite image are part of the belcher archipelago, which is comprised of approximately 1,500 islands and covers an. All data is subject to revisions by statistical sources. Migration and remittances factbook 2016 world bank. Most of the canadian families have roots in england and france, as during the french and british colonised the country and thus many families from the old world immigrated into canada. Energy fact book 20162017 natural resources canada. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada 20 should be addressed to the cia. Like sweeping brushstrokes of pink and green, the belcher islands meander across the deep blue of the james bay portion of the hudson bay. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a selfgoverning dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the british crown.
This factbook, developed under bjs grants, provides narrative descriptions of the criminal justice systems of 45 countries around the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada people 2015 information contained here. If sharks did not impress you enough times already, here is another fascinating fact about them. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada economy 2020 information contained here. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2020 information contained here. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Us publisher delays naomi wolfs book over accuracy. In 1951 the royal commission on national development in the arts, letters, and sciences issued a report what became known as the massey report warning that canadian culture had become invisible, nearly indistinguishable from that of the neighbouring united states, owing to years of american invasion by film, radio, and periodical. The latest edition of the fact book includes detailed explanations on the legislation and markets for covered bonds in 37 countries as well as articles on key trends and market developments. Canada has the third largest oil reserves of any country in the world after saudi arabia and venezuela. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2015 information contained here. The cia world factbook 2012 central intelligence agency. Canada is a country in north america consisting of ten provinces and three territories.
A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada. Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Canada has provided fish, furs and other natural resources to the world since the 1500s. Services for current and former military, rcmp and their families. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. The latest 5 entries including two updated country profiles were prepared in 2002 under the direction of william mcdonald ph. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced. Search for library items search for lists search for. Canada s major banks, however, emerged from the financial crisis of 200809 among the strongest in the world, owing to the early intervention by the bank of canada and the financial sectors tradition of conservative lending practices and strong capitalization. Migration and remittances factbook 2016 presents numbers and facts behind the stories of international migration and remittances, drawing on authoritative, publicly available data. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Today, it is a world leader in agricultural production, telecommunications and energy technologies. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more.
The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. The ecbc covered bond fact book is a comprehensive source of information on the covered bond asset class. How government works, its priorities, laws, finances. For a nation of eight million people canadas war effort was remarkable. Nine newly added travel facts from luxembourg, new caledonia, norfolk island, saint barthelemy, san marino, seychelles, slovakia, suriname, and vanuatu bring the final total to 222 193 countries and 29 dependencies. Energy fact book 20162017 v preface the purpose of the energy fact book is to provide key information on energy markets in canada in a format that is easy to consult. Every year, cira conducts research to learn more about canadas internet, as a first step to addressing these concerns and building a better online experience for canadians. Canada has a large oil and natural gas sector with the majority of crude oil production derived from oil sands in the western provinces, especially alberta. Canada now ranks third in the world in proved oil reserves behind venezuela and saudi arabia and is the world s seventhlargest oil producer.
Alberta british columbia manitoba new brunswick newfoundland and labrador northwest territories. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Canada has hosted several highprofile international sporting events, including the 1976 summer olympics, the 1988 winter olympics, and the 2007 fifa u20 world cup. Canada is more than its hulkingmountain, craggycoast good looks. In canada, mexico, india, russia and israel, bank notes have braillelike markings for the blind. Canadas internet factbook 2019 displays data and trends on the state of canadas internet, as well as how canadians use it and their perceptions of it. More than 650,000 men and women from canada and newfoundland served over 66,000 gave their lives and more than 172,000 were wounded. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Ebscohost serves thousands of libraries with premium essays, articles and other content including cia.
Detailed maps with new geopolitical data statistics on the population of each. The original 42 descriptions were completed in 1993. Canada for kids learning more about our neighbor to the north canada is the second 2nd largest country in the world with a population of 34. Canada now ranks third in the world in proved oil reserves behind venezuela and saudi arabia and is the worlds seventhlargest oil producer. The public transportation fact book, published annually, contains national aggregate statistical data covering all aspects of the transit industry in the united states and canada. He is a medical doctor who brilliantly uses statistics and visuals to show us how most of us are ignorant about the world, and how things are a lot better than we think and improving even faster. The armistice of november 11, 1918, brought relief to the whole world. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. The globes secondbiggest country has an endless variety of landscapes, and nature is why many visitors come. A list of current government and related organizations.
The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military. Minerals and metals fact book 2016 is to provide key information related to canadas exploration, mining, and mineral manufacturing industries in a format that is easy to consult. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada 2015 should be addressed to the cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Skyhigh mountains, glinting glaciers, spectral rainforests and. Cia world fact book, 2004canada wikisource, the free. Canada is second in sawn softwood production after the usa. Click to see the fact file or download the worksheet collection. The membersonly online edition is updated as new data become available and features web extras, including a chart index, view by state, download by chapter and archives. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean, and northward into the arctic ocean.
Her new book argues that the british obscene publications act of 1857 led to homosexual persecution in britain getting worse. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The first world war history veterans affairs canada. Minerals and metals fact book 2016 iii preface the purpose of the. The world factbook also known as the cia world factbook is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world.
A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, canada became a. Canada cia world factbook the best country factbook. Canada facts for kids facts about canada family travel. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Canada resembles the us in its marketoriented economic system, pattern of production, and high living standards. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2012 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Canada will be the host country for the 2010 winter olympics in vancouver and whistler, british columbia. General aviation, which encompass es all civil aviation activity except that of the commercial airlines, is an integral and vital part of the worlds. Please select a country to view, world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra.
The vast majority of canadas exports go to the united states. World factbook travel facts canada passportvisa requirements us citizens should make sure their passport will not expire for at least 6 months after they enter the country even if they do not intend to stay that long. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2012. Canada achieved marginal growth in 201015, despite the recent drop in oil prices. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of.
Department and agency contacts, change your address. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the us, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about canada people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. This edition is based on data and information available as of june 2016. The world factbook by cia mcmaster university library. The subtitle of the book 10 reasons were wrong about the world and why things are better than you think stays true to his ted talk persona. Click on the chapter headings on the left to navigate the online, membersonly version of the i. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books. The world factbook has completed its travel facts project. Programs and services for teenagers and young adults.
For each country, the cia world factbook 2012 includes. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 2018 information contained here. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Minerals and metals fact book natural resources canada. Europe serbia the world factbook central intelligence agency. They should also make sure they have at least 1 blank page in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. Thirdworld countries have limited healthcare and may struggle to contain the spread of covid19. The information regarding canada on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of canada 20 information contained here. Canadas major banks, however, emerged from the financial crisis of 200809 among the strongest in the world, owing to the early intervention by the bank of canada and the financial sectors tradition of conservative lending practices and strong capitalization.