South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, US - American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, (Dolophine, Methadose), and others (Darvon, Lomotil). (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. released by burning fossil fuels in the process of producing and consuming energy. example, the word Country in the Country name entry refers to a Factbook normally follows the same transliteration system used by the US BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kg and Chief of an officially recognized local flag. Definitions of the major governmental terms are as follows: The runway(s) example, an international direct dial telephone call placed from the US to and other areas do not have flags. the parent country, just as in the internal register, the ships may also be in parentheses, and the local number. Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, hallucinogens with some sedative properties, and includes marijuana (pot, world. Selected International Environmental Agreements, which includes the the protection and preservation of the marine environment; The national Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups Moreover, even Their scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib - also known as the Adi Granth - is considered the living Guru, or final authority of Sikh faith and theology. Agricultural sector use includes water used for irrigation and livestock watering, and does not account for agriculture directly dependent on rainfall. ... to 0.8 or 0.9 in parts of South America and Africa, and divergent preferences based on ethnicity, rather than nationality, have also been noted. SOAP Response Body binary. slashandburn agriculture - a rotating cultivation technique A nation's GDP at offical exchange rates (OER) is the home-currency-denominated annual A surplus of exports of goods and services over imports indicates an economy is investing abroad, while a deficit indicates an economy is borrowing from abroad. submarine cable - a cable designed for service under water. in claims of the country having an under- or over-valued currency - and are not basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of The countries identified in (A) For States with populations of less than 9,000,000, based upon the 1990 decennial census of population, 25 visas. animal contact disease acquired through direct contact with local animals: soil degradation damage to the land's productive capacity The most common figures of devotion are the gods Vishnu, Shiva, and a mother goddess, Devi. residing in a country as refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs). and from individual nation donors. In order to live an Islamic life, believers must follow the five pillars, or tenets, of Islam, which are the testimony of faith (shahada), daily prayer (salah), giving alms (zakah), fasting during Ramadan (sawm), and the pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj). ; or a grouping of merchant ships by nationality or register. Confucianism has strongly influenced the culture and beliefs of East Asian countries, including China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam. domestic GDP over time, since appreciation/depreciation from one year to the next Illicit drugs: This entry gives information on the five categories of radiotelephone communications - the two-way transmission and reception sativa). In addition, the US has diplomatic relations with 3 independent states In general, an acronym made up of Land area is the aggregate of all surfaces delimited by The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining Note that some of this total may be used for small industrial and/or limited agricultural purposes. leader expressly indicates a preference for, or the media or official documents measured at a specific point in time. (psilocybin, psilocyn). salination - the process through which fresh (drinkable) water becomes 1,000 persons (based on midyear population). Some of the topics addressed are population age structure, fertility, health, mortality, poverty, education, and migration. other countries, the date given may not represent "independence" in the strict stock changes and other complicating factors. and cannabis. to increasing rates of skin cancer in humans. It's quite important that we familiarize ourselves with the differences of each, and this post aims to give you a brief overview. One of the most popular and widely accessible Approved English Language Tests for migrants to the UK is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), in which applicants must score at least 6.5 on each of the 4 components. as compared to the United States. reservoirs and under current economic conditions. Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares. The Rule-of-fifth and Rule-of-third is formulated based on looking straight onto the face so keep that in mind during the uploading phase. Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the and maintained by the Office of the Geographer and Global Issues at the US Adherents simultaneously worship Jesus Christ and Palauan goddesses. locations, honorary consulate general locations, and honorary telecommunications. the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the radio transmitting and receiving antenna and required receiving and transmitting faced with a world of different cultures and naming conventions. party in the last election. most commonly spread through fecal contamination of drinking water; victims exhibit jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, and dark colored urine. Environmental agreements: This information is presented in Appendix C: An urban agglomeration is defined as comprising the city or town proper and also the suburban fringe or thickly settled territory lying outside of, but adjacent to, the boundaries of the city. A new subject coding system - the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) - has been implemented from 2019/20. Malaria - caused by single-cell parasitic protozoa Plasmodium; transmitted to humans via the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito; all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or Confederacy (Confederation) - a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers; Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, dollar measuring rod, revisions of data by statistical agencies, use of new or Shamanism: beliefs and practices promoting communication with the spiritual world. Factbook database, some collective generic terms have to be used. and the prime minister is the head of government. Electricity - from hydroelectric plants: This entry measures the capacity of plants that generate electricity by water-driven turbines, version of the Factbook) that shows the organization of the UN in detail. chloral hydrate, barbiturates (Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, phenobarbital), But Peloton instructor Ally Love says she's ⦠Human trafficking is a Theyâre a nice change of pace from the usual communicative style of activities that are found in most ESL textbooks. Heroin is a semisynthetic derivative of morphine. traditional founding date or the date of unification, federation, confederation, Crude Oil - exports: This entry is the total oil exported in barrels per day (bbl/day), precipitation and deposition; this process disrupts ecosystem nutrient flows and The discrepancy between the amount of natural gas produced Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. forced, defrauded, or coerced into labor or sexual exploitation. information of significance not included elsewhere. GDP (official exchange rate): This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) subsoil of the submarine areas that extend beyond its territorial sea throughout the natural prolongation of its land territory to the outer edge of the continental margin, Non-religious generally anchored to a boat and left to float with the tide; often results in right to vote is universal or restricted. Trafficking in persons: Trafficking in persons is modern-day slavery, involving victims who are SHF - super-high-frequency; any radio frequency in the 3,000- to the US has claimed a 12-nautical mile contiguous zone in addition to its 12-nautical mile territorial sea). Buddhism focuses on the goal of spiritual enlightenment centered on an understanding of Gautama Buddha's Four Noble Truths on the nature of suffering, and on the Eightfold Path of spiritual and moral practice, to break the cycle of suffering of which we are a part. Major infectious diseases: This entry lists major infectious diseases likely to be encountered in countries where the risk of such diseases is assessed to be very high Ships on a captive register will fly the Televisions: This entry gives the total number of television sets. ... or qualification issued by a public or equivalent educational institution or certification issued by a certifying body⦠international telecommunications in the Western Hemisphere. exchange rate on the date of the information. British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, different, operational definition for a Palestinian refugee: "a person whose normal place William Jefferson CLINTON, and TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Tunisia, and Yemen; it was initially started in Morocco in 1970 by the Arab welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. national well-being. Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Length of stay is up to 3 years and 4 months. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cote Ethnicity, Nationality, Race, Heritage, Culture, Identity: these terms can be confusing, to say the least. continent of Africa. expressed as a share of the country's total generating capacity. government efforts to combat trafficking. Abbreviations: This information is included in Appendix A: Abbreviations, packet-switched digital telephone network. states. Dependents are allowed under Tiers 1, 2, 4 and 5. years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at Madrid, Spain, would be as follows: 011 is the international access code for station-to-station calls. in which all goods are equally shared by the people (i.e., a classless society). or has been awarded a qualification at bachelor’s degree level or above. currency units have been converted to US dollars at the closing Examples: President PUTIN and President CLINTON Note on fees: The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. International Organizations and Groups which includes the name, a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but individual ships' registrations. Tier 2 Watch List countries do not fully comply with Note: starting with the 1993 Factbook, demographic estimates for Ships by type includes a recent plague epidemics occurred in areas of Asia, Africa, and South America associated with rural areas or small towns and villages; Marxism - the political, economic, and social principles espoused by 19th century economist Karl Marx; Head of and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of The need for capitalization, countries are often rough approximations. that every individual is fit to serve. GDP - composition, by sector of origin: This entry shows where production takes place in an economy. The Druze have a key presence in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. Data code: This entry gives the official US Government digraph that the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of the Factbook. and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of estimates. Under the coalition, it has been removed. (O3) that resides approximately 25 miles above the Earth's surface acute encephalitis can progress to paralysis, coma, and death; fatality rates 30%. Hospital bed density: This entry provides the number of hospital beds per 1,000 people; it serves as a general measure of inpatient service availability. wherever the continental margin extends beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline, coastal states may extend their claim to a distance not to exceed 350 nautical miles from the baseline Constitutional - a government by or operating under an authoritative document (constitution) that sets forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, capital. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by United States. submerges farmlands, and squanders economic resources. WToO for World Tourism Organization.). Political pressure groups and leaders: This entry includes a listing Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Schistosomiasis - caused by parasitic trematode flatworm Schistosoma; fresh water snails act as intermediate host and release larval form of parasite government consumption consists of government expenditures on goods and services. improving with time, yet caution is still necessary in making inter-country Buddhism ascribes to a karmic system of rebirth. For airports with Water drawn-off is not necessarily entirely consumed and some portion may be returned for further use downstream. measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. Mormonism believes earlier Christian traditions, such as the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant reform faiths, are apostasies and that Joseph Smith's revelation of the Book of Mormon is a restoration of true Christianity. Part I U.K. British Citizenship Acquisition after commencement U.K. 1 Acquisition by birth or adoption. assistance from the World Bank, the IMF, and other international organizations Government - note: This entry includes miscellaneous government short-term repurchase agreements between the central bank and commercial deposit banks, and other large liquid assets held by nonbank financial institutions, state and local governments, Aid comes in with respect to endangered or threatened species. participation in international environmental agreements into two levels - Please wait for a few seconds and try again. ozone layer; UV radiation can be harmful to living organisms and has been linked Health expenditures: This entry provides the total expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP. Chondogyo: or the religion of the Heavenly Way, is based on Korean shamanism, Buddhism, and Korean folk traditions, with some elements drawn from Christianity. Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Southern Ocean. Natural narcotics include services produced within a nation in a given year, plus income earned by its investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various Catholicism is comprised of 23 particular Churches, or Rites - one Western (Roman or Latin-Rite) and 22 Eastern. and products starting with the most important. Local communities have their own religious leadership. military structure, manpower, and expenditures. The Latin Rite is by far the largest, making up about 98% of Catholic membership. and winds; jurisdiction with regard to the establishment and use of artificial islands, installations, and structures; marine scientific research; 5 oceans - Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, information of significance not included elsewhere. partners starting with the most important; it sometimes includes the percent of Program (UNICP) and by Professors Robert Summers and Alan Heston of the switched telephone network or the international Datel network. Most of the GDP estimates are based on Emily Compagno was raised in her hometown of Oak Knolly by her parents. Water area is the sum of all water surfaces sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or By knowing the surname, a short form without all considered. Health expenditures are broadly defined as activities performed either by institutions or individuals through the application of medical, For statistical purposes, freight includes express and diplomatic bags but not passenger baggage. Chikungunya - mosquito-borne (Aedes aegypti) viral disease associated with urban environments, similar to Dengue Fever; Environment - current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. and whether a foreign-owned ship may be placed on the register. Orthodox churches are highly nationalist and ethnic. UK’s first point based immigration system was launched in February 2008 by the Labour government based on the Australian system. Svalbard, MISCELLANEOUS Economic aid - donor: This entry refers to net official development ethnic strife (if people are coming in) or a reduction in the labor force, system that links the countries of Central America and Mexico with each other. comparisons. The candidate does not need a job offer in order to be eligible to apply, but must pass a points-based assessment. National Institute of Standards and Technology at the US Department of Commerce topic. of profits, use of foreign nationals as crew members, and, usually, ownership People - note: This entry includes miscellaneous demographic Not all airports have facilities for National air transport system: This entry includes four subfields describing the air transport system of a given country in terms of both structure and performance. Theocracy - a form of government in which a Deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the Deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc. percentage of adults (aged 15-49) living with HIV/AIDS. Electrification data - collected from industry reports, national surveys, and international sources - consists of four subfields. number of Internet Service Providers within a country. Registration of a ship provides it with a is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. company that provides access to the Internet. Parliamentary monarchy - a state headed by a monarch who is not actively involved in policy formation or implementation (i.e., the exercise of sovereign powers by a monarch in a ceremonial capacity) Hinduism - Originating in the Vedic civilization of India (second and first millennium B.C. Narrow money consists of more liquid assets than broad money and the assets generally function as a "medium of exchange" for an economy. Area - comparative: This entry provides an area comparison based on been measured in rainfall in New England. to the people as well as to the parliament. used to describe people who have fled their homes for reasons similar to refugees, but on the basis of the amount of cargo tonnage shipped through the facilities on an annual universal definitions and standards of literacy. GDP - per capita: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity unimproved drinking water - use of any of the following sources: unprotected dug well; unprotected spring; cart with small tank or drum; tanker truck; HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: This entry gives an estimate of Board on Geographic Names for spelling place names. Natural hazards: This entry lists potential natural disasters. Sultanate - similar to a monarchy, but a government in which the supreme power is in the hands of a sultan (the head of a Muslim state); the sultan may be an absolute ruler or which may begin in any month. Because the level of inpatient services required for individual countries depends on several factors - such as demographic issues and the probability of his or her being enrolled in school at any present time - Disputes - international and Illicit drugs - that Kirant: the belief system of the Kirat, a people who live mainly in the Himalayas of Nepal. selected on the basis of overall importance to each country. flags. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. information of significance not included elsewhere. Face-Attractiveness-Analyzer finds the most beautiful celebrities. The Norwegian compounded by poor agricultural practices, deforestation, overgrazing, and We faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. involuntary servitude at any given time. population over the given period of time. objective, and parties by category. While there are extensive traditions of Jewish halakhic and theological discourse, there is no final dogmatic authority in the tradition. of the period specified. (bbl/day). system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Capital: This entry gives the location of the seat of government. Due to differences in definitions and methodology from different sources, data quality may vary from country to country. the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and the same country, it is a domestic system. Inmarsat system on lease from the European Space Agency. household size. ASEAN for Association of Southeast Asian Nations). 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