The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Zambia had one of the world s fastest growing economies for the ten years up to 2014, with real gdp growth averaging roughly 6. Page last updated on january 27, 2020 economy overview. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Zambia turned to foreign and international lenders for relief, but, as copper prices remained depressed, it became increasingly difficult to service its growing debt. Cia world fact book, 2004zimbabwe wikisource, the free. Zambias lack of economic diversification and dependency on copper as its sole major export makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in the world commodities market and prices turned downward in 2015 due to declining demand from china. Zambia the world factbook central intelligence agency. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The official print version is available from the government printing office. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia 20 should be addressed to the cia. Namibia the world factbook central intelligence agency. The territory of northern rhodesia was administered by the south africa company from 1891 until it was taken over by the uk in 1923.
Zambia cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Zambias hiv prevalence ranks 9th on cia world factbook. The infant mortality rate imr figures are from the united nations world population prospects report, by five years averages, and the cia world factbook. Africa zambia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Cia interactive world fact book 1996 flags, maps, economy. Cia world factbook 20 the world factbook by the cia contains basic factual reference information on all the countries of the world. Key facts given include the countrys natural resources, ethnic groups, and constitution. The world factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 267 u. Total aircraft strength value includes both fixedwing and rotorcraft platforms from all branches of service at this time uavs are not included in the total. Privatization of governmentowned copper mines in the 1990s relieved the government from covering mammoth losses generated by the industry and greatly improved the chances for copper mining to return to profitability and spur economic growth. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia 2018 information contained here. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Americas official guide to the world from afghanistan and australia to zambia and zimbabwe. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online.
Zambia cia world factbook the best country factbook. In recent years, the cia has combined those fact sheets into an online publication, the world factbook. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia 20 information contained here. The layout of the versions available on this page has been optimized for viewing with isilo. Zambia s economy has experienced strong growth in recent years, with real gdp growth in 200508 about 6% per year. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition.
This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country. Apr 14, 2018 zambia is ranked 9th by the cias world factbooks demographics of people living with hivaids last updated on january 1. Rich alluvial diamond deposits make namibia a primary source for gemquality diamonds. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Here is complete information on the worlds nations. Although poverty continues to be significant problem in zambia, its economy has strengthened, featuring singledigit inflation, a relatively stable currency, decreasing interest rates, and increasing levels of trade. Cia world factbook maps of zambia wikimedia commons. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Namibia is one of the world s largest producers of uranium. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world.
The cias world factbook the central intelligence agency cia, part of the u. The united states established diplomatic relations with zambia in 1964, following its independence from. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Introduction, the territory of northern rhodesia was administered by the british south africa company from 1891 until it was taken over by the uk in 1923. Manpower values partly derived from the cia world factbook. However, the cia rankings of april, 2017 had zambia on 7th position with an hivaids prevalence rate of 12. Zambias hiv prevalence ranks 9th on cia world factbook the. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26. Cia interactive world fact book flags, maps, economy, geography, climate, natural resources, current issues, international agreements, population, social statistics. By the mid1990s, despite limited debt relief, zambia s per capita foreign debt remained among the highest in the world. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 2016 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Africa cia world factbook the best country factbook.
The article offers information on zambia, including its geography, people and society, and government. The most uptodate cia news, press releases, information and more. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. The ultimate, comprehensive guide to countrybycountry statistics around the world from the researchers and analysts at cia. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia government 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia people 2015 information contained here. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the uk did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black african majority in the country then called rhodesia. Mozambique cia world factbook the best country factbook. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia geography 2018 information contained here. The chineseowned husab uranium mine began producing uranium ore in 2017, and is expected to reach full production in august 2018 and produce 15 million pounds of uranium a year.
Zambia experienced a bumper harvest in 2007, which helped to boost gdp and agricultural exports and contain inflation. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. During the 1920s and 1930s, advances in mining spurred development and immigration. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us.
Zambia was overtaken by the democratic republic of congo as africas largest copper producer. The following demographic statistics are from the cia world factbook, unless otherwise indicated. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Namibia also produces large quantities of zinc and is a smaller producer of gold and copper. Media in category cia world factbook maps of zambia the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. According to the cia fact book which gives data on all countries.
Posts about the world factbook written by courtneyschmidt20. The american central intelligence agency cia has ranked zambias economic performance in 2009 as number 15 in the world. Cia world fact book, 2004 wikisource, the free online library. After acknowledging the shortage of health care professionals, geographic barriers, and financial issues, it seems that all the basic factors of poor maternal health are covered. All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia government 2015 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of zambia 2020 information contained here. Botswana the world factbook central intelligence agency.
List of countries by infant and underfive mortality rates. The information regarding zambia on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about zambia geography 2018 should be addressed to the cia. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or. The name was changed to zambia upon independence in 1964. This entry gives the total length of the boundary between the land area including islands. The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births. The small town of victoria falls in zimbabwe appears just west of the falls, with smaller tourist facilities on the east bank in zambia. Nov 09, 2019 the world factbook issn 155383 is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Mozambique also belongs to the african union formerly the organisation of african unity and the southern african development community. Apr 16, 2018 zambia is ranked 9th by the cias world factbooks demographics of people living with hivaids last updated on january 1. Mozambique is a member of the nonaligned movement and ranks among the moderate members of the african bloc in the united nations and other international organisations.
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