Namibia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. The newly created union of south africa was a dominion. This entry provides the population of the capital and up to five major cities defined as urban agglomerations with populations of at least 750,000 people. It is bordered by angola to the north, zambia to the northeast, botswana to the east, south africa to. The worlds largest archipelago, indonesia achieved independence from the netherlands in 1949. Botswana has maintained one of the worlds highest growth rates since independence in 1966. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of namibia 2009 information contained here.
Starting with the 1993 factbook, demographic estimates for some countries mostly african have explicitly taken into account the effects of the growing impact of. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Any open structured datasets for the world factbook. Namibia people 2020, cia world factbook geographic names. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of namibia people 2018 information contained here. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the cur. According to the central intelligence agency world factbook, namibia has a population of just over 2. Namibia, country located on the southwestern coast of africa. Namibia is located on the southern margin of the tropics and has distinct seasons. The information regarding namibia on this page is re. This entry is the total oil consumed in gallons per day galday divided by the population.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of namibia 2020 information contained here. The article provides a country profile of libya, with details on the countrys background, geography and population. Namibia has been governed by swapo since the country won independence in 1990. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of namibia 2015 information contained here. Population below poverty line world statistics and. It presents information on the nations politics and government, including its legal system, administrative divisions and major political parties. Starting with the 1993 factbook, demographic estimates for some countries mostly african have explicitly taken into account the effects of the growing impact of the hivaids epidemic.
Namibia is the fourthlargest exporter of nonfuel minerals in africa, the world s fifthlargest producer of uranium, and the producer of large quantities of lead, zinc, tin, silver, and tungsten. Show the size of namibia compared to sweden hide the map. A population pyramid illustrates the age and sex structure of a countrys population and may provide insights about political and social stability, as well as economic development. Planning officials view namibias reduced population growth rate as sustainable based on the countrys economic.
The world factbook 1990namibia wikisource, the free. Botswana has maintained one of the world s highest growth rates since independence in 1966. The world factbook 1982namibia wikisource, the free. Africa namibia the world factbook central intelligence agency. 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. The information regarding namibia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. The information regarding namibia on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding namibia on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Starting with the 1993 factbook, demographic estimates for some countries mostly african have explicitly taken into account t. Population below poverty line world statistics and charts as map, diagram and table. It presents information on the nations politics and government, including its legal. The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus or deficit of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. Cia interactive world fact book flags, maps, economy, geography, climate, natural resources, current issues, international agreements, population, social statistics.
All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. Botswana has maintained one of the world s highest economic growth rates since independence in 1966, though growth fell below 5% in 200708. Holy cross catholic church joxs podcast sell yourself online podcast with jane copeland philosophy and fun of algebra in the secret place gettin steamy with john panini. The world s largest archipelago, indonesia achieved independence from the netherlands in 1949. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about namibia 2009 should be addressed to the cia. Botswana the world factbook central intelligence agency. Namibia cia world factbook the best country factbook available. 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. Botswana has maintained one of the worlds highest economic growth rates since independence in 1966, though growth fell below 5% in 200708. The map displayed here shows how population varies by country. Brazil took a count in august 2000, which reported a population of 169,799,170. Countries compared by people population cia factbook. Mar 28, 2011 according to the cia world factbook, the united states has family income distribution gini index score of 45.
It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population. In 1966 the marxist southwest africa peoples organization swapo. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about namibia economy 2018 should be addressed to the cia. 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. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of namibia economy 2015 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about namibia 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Cia the world factbook country comparison population. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Cia interactive world fact book 1996 flags, maps, economy.
For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The average life expectancy for namibians is 51 years, while the most populous age bracket is 25 54, which accounts for just over 36% of the population. Namibia is the fourthlargest exporter of nonfuel minerals in africa and the worlds fifthlargest producer of uranium. With its 2,198,406 people, namibia is the 141st largest country in the world by population.
The official print version is available from the government printing office. South africa took a census october 1996 that showed a population of 40,583,611 after an official adjustment for a 6. Population below poverty line countries of the world. Cia world factbook unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of january 1, 2019. A gentlemans guide to success in cooking, love, and body grooming central texas conference. Image description this is the population pyramid for namibia. Prior to independence in 1990, namibias relatively small population grew at about 3% annually, but declining fertility and the impact of hivaids slowed this growth to 1.
South africa cia world factbook the best country factbook. Mining accounts for almost 35% of gdp, agriculture and fisheries 1015%, and manufacturing about 5%. It is a communist state and is located in eastern asia, bordering the east china sea, korea bay, yellow sea, and south china sea, between north korea and vietnam. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of namibia economy 2018 information contained here. Namibia cia world factbook the best country factbook. The uk annexed southern rhodesia from the south africa company in 1923. Cia world factbook be 3 times more likely to have hivaids the percentage of adults living with hivaids in namibia is. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about namibia economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
According to the cia world factbook, the united states has family income distribution gini index score of 45. 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. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. Planning officials view namibias reduced population growth rate as sustainable based on the countrys economic growth over the past. Alluvial diamond deposits are among the richest in the world, making namibia a primary source for gemquality diamonds. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about namibia geography 2020 should be addressed to the cia or the source cited on each page. Previously, the united states ranked fortythird in this category. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about namibia people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of namibia geography 2020 information contained here. After namibian independence the first population and housing census was carried out in 1991, further rounds followed in 2001 and 2011. Namibia is the fourthlargest exporter of nonfuel minerals in africa and the world s fifthlargest producer of uranium. The island of saint martin is shared with the netherlands. The mining sector employs only about 3% of the population while about half of the population depends on subsistence agriculture for its livelihood.
Namibia is the fourthlargest exporter of nonfuel minerals in africa, the worlds fifthlargest producer of uranium, and the producer of large quantities of lead, zinc, tin, silver, and tungsten. South africa occupied the german colony of sudwest afrika during world war i and administered it as a mandate until after world war ii when it annexed the territory. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. English 7% official, afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, german 32%, indigenous languages.
Namibia us relations with namibia united states department of. After four years of negotiating, the union of south africa was created from the cape and natal colonies, as well as the republics of orange free state and transvaal, on 31 may 1910, exactly eight years after the end of the second boer war. Feb 11, 2017 mining accounts for almost 35% of gdp, agriculture and fisheries 1015%, and manufacturing about 5%. Full text of the 1991 cia world factbook internet archive. 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. Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. The coast is cooled by the benguela current which carries with it the countrys rich and recovering fish stocks and averages less than 2 inches 50 millimetres of rainfall annually. National estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of subgroups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group.
Namibia also produces large quantities of zinc and is a smaller producer of gold and copper. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Show the size of namibia compared to greenland hide the map. The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced andor imported and the amount consumed andor exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. The world factbook 12 published by the central intelligence agency cia offers 267 free country n territories profiles incl. Guadeloupe has been a french possession since 1635. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Namibia is one of the worlds largest producers of uranium.
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