Sindre bangstad is a social anthropologist affiliated with kifo institute for church, religion, and worldview research in oslo, norway. Two centuries of viking raids into europe tapered off following the adoption of christianity by king olav tryggvason in 994. Norway history, scandinavian history, books barnes. Norway the world factbook central intelligence agency. Apr, 2012 sweden then invaded norway but agreed to let norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a swedish king. Double agent morten storm claims a key role in the cias killing of terrorist chief anwar al awlaki. Norway statistics, rankings, news us news best countries. When that ice finally retreated or melted its movement across the land formed islands, lakes, rivers and mountains. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about norway 2019 should be addressed to the cia. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of norway transnational issues 2015 information contained here. She was the daughter of captain heinrich lorenz, master of the ss bremen iv, a german passenger ship, and her mother, an american actress, was related to ambassador henry cabot lodge, jr.
Sindre bangstads blog features regular updates on his main areas of research such as secularism, islam and islamophobia, hate speech as well as religion and the public sphere. Double agent morten storm claims a key role in the cia s killing of terrorist chief anwar al awlaki. Blegen, norwegian migration to america, 18251860, 121, note 25 northfield, 1931. Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. Cia nordic names wiki name origin, meaning and statistics. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of norway geography 2020 information contained here.
This book is the first of its kind in over 70 years. Record group 263 18941993 bulk 194774 overview of records locations table of contents 263. The factbook is available in the form of a website that is partially updated every week. A military power during the 17th century, sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. As of 2019, there are 44 sovereign states in the world with a monarch as head of state.
Priority axis 7 information society development of electronic administration. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced. Ascii text file 37k individual country reports the country reports in ascii are listed in alphabetical order. Buy the cia world factbook 2017 by the central intelligence agency 9781510712881 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. The information regarding norway on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition.
Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. Records of the central intelligence agency cia national. The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agencys information about the worlds countries.
Literacy cia, country comparison, nations statistics. The story ends with a discussion of the ways in which norwegianamericans retain their ties to norway. I had been looking for a good history of norway in english for years. The information regarding norway on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
Norway is a leading producer and the worlds second largest exporter of seafood, after china. Marita lorenz, born on august 18, 1939, in bremen, germany, was best known for her undercover work with the cia. Swedens longsuccessful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements was challenged in the 1990s by high unemployment and in 200002 by the global economic downturn, but fiscal discipline over the past several years has allowed the country to. Geography of norway, landforms, glaciers, fjords world atlas. The dark sides of norwegian history sindre bangstad. Oslo opted to stay out of the eu during a referendum in november 1994. Furthermore, through staybehind, the cia finally conquered their mistrust to the norwegian intelligence services. Norways top ebookseller wants more english bestsellers. How much baggage you can bring, protecting your baggage for travel, and what not to pack.
A history of norwegian immigration to the united states. Cia factbook the world factbook central intelligence agency. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of. 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. More noncriminal justice information about these countries is available from the cias world factbook.
But the lack of big five bestsellers is a lost opportunity, says the. Central intelligence agency cia the world factbook norway. Despite its neutrality, norway was not able to avoid occupation by germany in world war ii. Zip format 680k preface ascii text file 4k introduction.
Document number ciardp81b00401r0025000800064 declassified and released through the cias crest database. The cia world factbook 2017 by the central intelligence. The information regarding norway on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Previously available only on four computers located outside of washington d. This thoroughly modern market economy features hightech agriculture, uptodate smallscale and corporate industry, extensive government welfare measures, comfortable living standards, a stable currency, and high dependence on foreign trade.
Thus, to fill the void, i have recruited my own assets, a bunch of books on the cia itself. Norwegian politics for dummies and clueless foreigners. The national library of norway is planning to digitize all the books by the mid 2020s. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Sweden then invaded norway but agreed to let norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a swedish king. In 1949, norway abandoned neutrality and became a member of nato. The book was first published in norway as drom og dad dream and deed, in observance of the 150th anniversary of the departure of the first emigrant ship for america. The imf publishes a range of time series data on imf lending, exchange rates and other economic and financial indicators. Statistics norway has decided to cancel the publication march 12, 2020 of projections for the norwegian and international economy.
When, where and how to check in, whether youre online, at the airport, or going directly to your gate. A history of norwegian immigration to the united states from the earliest beginning down to the year 1848. Norway transnational issues 2015, cia world factbook. Norwegian politics for dummies and clueless foreigners i thought i didnt have to make too much effort to learn about norwegian politics. A history of norwegian immigration to the united states from. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of norway economy 2015 information contained here. It is bordered by sweden in the east, as well as finland and russia in the northeast. Aug 15, 2016 record group 263 18941993 bulk 194774 overview of records locations table of contents 263. Manuals, guides, and other material on statistical practices at the imf, in member countries, and of the statistical community at large are also available.
The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. The witches, the woman in cabin 10, a dolls house, forever in blue. The economy of norway is a developed mixed economy with stateownership in strategic areas. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Norways top ebookseller wants more english bestsellers in norway, english ebooks outsell norwegian ones nearly 3 to 1. Cia world fact book, 2004denmark wikisource, the free. Although norway remained neutral in world war i, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norwegian politics for dummies and clueless foreigners a. Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and enjoys a comfortable balance of payments surplus. World factbook of criminal justice systems norway lee bygrave norwegian research centre for computers and law this country report is one of many prepared for the world factbook of criminal justice systems under bureau of justice statistics grant no.
In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and norway became a member of nato. Bureau of justice statistics the world factbook of criminal. Swedens longsuccessful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements was challenged in the 1990s by high unemployment and in 200002 by the global economic downturn, but fiscal discipline over the past several years has allowed the country to weather economic vagaries. The history of the cia doubleday, 2007 is a barnburner.
Yileks history of norway fills a need for an accurate, readable, and uptodate history of norway in english. Niue, norfolk island, north macedonia, northern mariana islands, norway, oman, pacific ocean, pakistan, palau, palmyra atoll, panama, papua new guinea. The information regarding norway on this page is republished from the 2010 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. It also etchedout deep valleys that then filled with sea water forming norways fjords norway is one of europes most mountainous countries, and dominated north to south by the many. The true story of brainwashing and how it shaped america fears of communism during the cold war spurred psychological research, pop culture hits, and unethical experiments in the cia. This is due to the growing uncertainty associated with the spread of the coronavirus, and the consequences that the measures to combat the spread of the virus will have for both the norwegian and the global. Before the last ice age ended about 10,000 years ago, norway was covered by a thick ice sheet. Yes, i live in norway, but its not like i am allowed to vote or anything. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted norways economic fortunes.
Cia world fact book, 2004norway wikisource, the free. The petroleum sector provides about 9% of jobs, 12% of gdp, % of the states revenue, and 37% of exports, according to official national estimates. The country is richly endowed with natural resources petroleum, hydropower, fish, forests, and minerals and is highly dependent on its oil production and international oil prices. A history of norwegian immigration to the united states from the earliest beginning down to the year 1848 george tobias flom priv. Photos, statistics and additional rankings of norway. Conspiracy theories surrounding the oslo attacks rationalwiki. Europe jan mayen the world factbook central intelligence. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of norway 2020 information contained here. Norway opted out of the eu during a referendum in november 1994. The attacks committed by anders behring breivik in july 2011 have spawned a number of conspiracy theories by fools who have nothing better to do than cast unfounded aspersions at whichever ethnic, cultural or otherwise group is their personal bogeyman based upon nothing more than coincidence, guilt by association and bad application of the evidence.
Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of world war ii, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by nazi germany 194045. Norway has a stable economy with a vibrant private sector, a large state sector, and an extensive social safety net. Popular cia books goodreads share book recommendations. The government manages the countrys petroleum resources through extensive regulation. All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Norway decided to digitize all the norwegian books the. Full report a compilation of all of the original 42 country reports and the introduction of the fact book.
This is due to the growing uncertainty associated with the spread of the coronavirus, and the consequences that the measures to combat the spread of the virus will have for both the norwegian and the global economy. The government has been successful in meeting, and even exceeding, the economic convergence criteria for participating in the third phase a common european currency of the european economic and monetary union emu, but so far denmark has. 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. An important turning point was the octobernovember 1949 secret visit to norway by frank wisner and richard helms. The true story of brainwashing and how it shaped america.
Danish spy seeks cia credit for terrorists death cbs news. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of norway 2019 information contained here. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting norway independence. Stockwells book in search of enemies, published by w. An armed neutrality was preserved in both world wars. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and other areas in the world. Europe norway the world factbook central intelligence agency. Norway share book recommendations with your friends. Oct 27, 20 norwegian politics for dummies and clueless foreigners i thought i didnt have to make too much effort to learn about norwegian politics.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about norway economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted norways economic. Conversion of the norwegian kingdom occurred over the. However, as a member of the european economic area, norway partially participates in the eus single market and contributes sizably to the eu budget. The petroleum sector provides about 9% of jobs, 12% of gdp, % of the state s revenue, and 37% of exports, according to official national estimates. Northern mariana islands norway oman pacific ocean pakistan palau. Sisp project cofinanced by the european union from the european regional development found and from the state budget. The purpose of the visit was to discuss staybehind with those with the top responsibility on the norways side.
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