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 11140AnguillaDependent territory (U.K.)Universal adult00BlackEnglishAnglican,Methodist,Roman CatholicUnited Kingdom,European countries,Canada,United States,Puerto RicoLobstersCaribbean islands        7,000   200    77 95%        6,000,000   759       35        91000000016488509148720011177169168AnguillaThe Valley, 1,042BlackEnglishAnglican, Methodist, Roman CatholicDemocratic, National Alliance, UnitedNoneEast Caribbean dollarU.K. and other European countries, Canada, U.S., Puerto RicoLobstersCaribbean islandCrocus Hill, 225 ft (69 m)Sea level

 11036Antigua and BarbudaParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800BlackEnglishAnglican,Protestant,Roman CatholicCW,OAS,UNUnited States,United KingdomManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Mineral fuelPetroleum,Manufactures,Food,MachineryCaribbean islands       79,000   462   178 31%7268 90%      161,000,000 2,013      171       443000001I010113207269348133838243675461538Antigua and BarbudaSt. John's, Antigua I., 24,359BlackEnglish, local dialectsAnglican, Protestant, Roman CatholicLabor, United National DemocraticCW, OAS, UN7 parishesEast Caribbean dollarU.S., U.K.Manufactures, machinery and transportation equipment, mineral fuelPetroleum, manufactures, food, machineryCaribbean islandsBoggy Pk., Antigua I., 1,319 ft (402 m)Sea level

 11046ArubaSelf-governing territory (Netherlands)Universal, over 1800West Indian,EuropeanDutch,Papiamento,English,SpanishRoman Catholic,ProtestantFuel,Crude materialsFuel,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Food,ChemicalsCaribbean islands       63,000   840   326 95%      378,000,000 5,400       75       193000002I0100142063184529588512269813076768ArubaOranjestad, 19,800Mixed European and West Indian 80%Dutch, Papiamento, English, SpanishRoman Catholic 82%, Protestant 8%People's, People's Electoral MovementNone+FlorinFuel, crude materialsFuel, machinery and transportation equipment, food, chemicalsCaribbean islandJamanota, 617 ft (188 m)Sea level

 11057BahamasParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800Black,WhiteEnglish,CreoleBaptist,Anglican,Roman CatholicCW,OAS,UNUnited States,Libya,Mexico,NigeriaPetroleum,ChemicalsCrude petroleumCaribbean islands      251,000    47    18 58%6964 89%    2,258,000,000 9,817    5,380    13,934000004I020115837289613133764732832232071018The Commonwealth of the BahamasNassau, New Providence I., 135,000Black 85%, white 15%English, CreoleBaptist 29%, Anglican 23%, Roman Catholic 22%Free National Movement, Progressive LiberalCW, OAS, UN21 districtsDollarExports: U.S. Imports: Libya, Mexico, NigeriaPetroleum, chemicalsCrude petroleumCaribbean islandsAlvernia, Mt., Cat I., 206 ft (63 m)Sea level

 11063BarbadosParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800Black,East Indian,WhiteEnglishAnglican,Pentecostal,Methodist,Roman CatholicCW,OAS,UNUnited States,Trinidad and Tobago,United KingdomElectrical equipment,Sugar,ClothingMachinery,Manufactures,Petroleum,Food,ChemicalsCaribbean islands      255,000 1,536   593 42%7570 99%    1,230,000,000 4,920      166       43000000001167742427021386741233844891278BarbadosBridgetown, 7,466Black 92%, white 3%, mixed 3%, East Indian 1%EnglishAnglican 40%, Pentecostal 8%, Methodist 7%, Roman Catholic 4%Democratic Labor, LaborCW, OAS, UN11 parishesDollarU.S., Trinidad and Tobago, U.K.Electrical equipment, sugar, clothingMachinery, manufactures, petroleum, food, chemicalsCaribbean islandHillaby, Mt., 1,115 ft (340 m)Sea level

 11092BelizeParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800Creole,Mestizo,AmerindianEnglish,Spanish,Garifuna,MayanRoman Catholic,Anglican,Methodist,MennoniteCW,UNUnited States,Mexico,United Kingdom,Netherland AntillesFruit,Vegetables,Shellfish,Manufactures,MachineryClothing,Manufactures,Food,Petroleum,MachineryCentral American      189,000    21     8.2 50% 91%      195,000,000 1,219    8,866    22,963000002I02011776634181126238740662473781518BelizeBelmopan, 2,935Creole 40%, mestizo 33%, Amerindian 16%English, Spanish, Garifuna, MayanRoman Catholic 62%, Anglican 12%, Methodist 6%, Mennonite 4%People's United, United DemocraticCW, UN6 districtsDollarExports: U.S., Mexico, U.K. Imports: U.S., Netherlands Antilles, U.K.Fruit and vegetables, shellfish, manufactures, machineryClothing and other manufactures, food, petroleum, machineryCentral AmericaVictoria Pk., 3,680 ft (1,122 m)Sea level

 11075BermudaDependent territory (U.K.)Universal, over 2100Black,WhiteEnglishAnglican,Roman Catholic,Methodist,EpiscopalNoneItaly,United States,United Kingdom,Netherlands AntillesPharmaceuticals,Electrical MachineryTextiles,Manufactures,Food,Machinery,PetroleumNorth Atlantic islands       57,000 2,714 1,056100%7669 98%    1,148,000,00016,400       21        54000003I0200194191919615542101623655681141768BermudaHamilton, Bermuda I., 1,676Black 61%, white 37%EnglishAnglican 37%, Roman Catholic 14%, African Methodist Episcopal 10%Progressive Labor, UnitedNone9 parishes, 2 municipalitiesDollarExports: Italy, U.S., U.K. Imports: U.S., Netherlands Antilles, U.K.Pharmaceuticals, electrical machineryTextiles and other manufactures, food, machinery, petroleumNorth Atlantic islands (east of North Carolina)Town Hill, Bermuda I., 259 ft (79 m)Sea level

 11120CanadaFederal parliamentary stateUniversal, over 18Montreal, Canada00British,French,European,CanadianEnglish,FrenchRoman Catholic,United Church,AnglicanCW,NATO,OAS,OECD,UNUnited States,JapanMotor vehicles,Paper,Manufactures,Wood,Crude materialsMotor vehicles,Machinery,Manufactures,Food,PetroleumNorth American   26,415,000     6.9     2.6 76%7972 93%  348,291,000,00013,7833,849,674 9,970,61031013179618222I0311110543537110858471193712556981055200156CanadaOttawa, 300,763British origin 40%, French origin 27%, other European 23%, native Canadian 2%English, French, indigenousRoman Catholic 47%, United Church 16%, Anglican 10%, other ChristianLiberal, New Democratic, Progressive ConservativeCW, NATO, OAS, OECD, UN10 provinces, 2 territoriesDollarU.S., JapanMotor vehicles, paper and other manufactures, wood and other crude materialsMotor vehicles, machinery, manufactures, food, petroleumNorthern North AmericaLogan, Mt., 19,524 ft (5,951 m)Sea level

 11147Cayman IslandsDependent territory (U.K.)Universal, over 1800White,BlackEnglishUnited Church,Anglican,Baptist,Roman Catholic,Church of GodGermany,United States,United Kingdom,Trinidad and TobagoMeat,Chemicals,Turtle products,GemsManufactures,Food,Machinery,Petroleum,Transportation equipmentCaribbean islands       25,000   250    97100% 98%      254,000,00011,545      100       2590000000132162781349941113915423177793808Cayman IslandsGeorgetown, Grand Cayman I., 11,500Mixed 40%, black 20%, white 20%EnglishUnited Church, Anglican, Baptist, Roman Catholic, Church of GodNone12 districtsDollarExports: Germany, U.S., U.K. Imports: U.S., Trinidad and TobagoMeat, chemicals, turtle products, gemsManufactures, food, machinery, petroleum, transportation equipmentCaribbean islandsOn Cayman Brac I., 138 ft (42 m)Sea level

 11177Costa RicaRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mestizo,Black,Amerindian,WhiteSpanishRoman CatholicOAS,UNUnited States,Germany,Guatemala,Venezuela,MexicoCoffee,Bananas,Food,ManufacturesChemicals,Paper,Manufactures,Petroleum,Machinery,FoodCentral American    2,958,000   150    58 50%7671 88%    3,814,000,000 1,400   19,730    51,100000001I040111435852114884517154069311806344088Republic of Costa RicaSan Jose, 277,800White and mestizo 96%, black 3%, Amerindian 1%SpanishRoman Catholic 93%National Liberation, Social Christian Unity, othersOAS, UN7 provincesColonExports: U.S., Germany, Guatemala. Imports: U.S., Venezuela, MexicoCoffee, bananas, food, manufacturesChemicals, paper and other manufactures, petroleum, machinery, foodCentral AmericaChirripo, Mt., 12,530 ft (3,819 m)Sea level

 11179CubaSocialist republicUniversal, over 16Havana, Cuba00White,BlackSpanishRoman Catholic,Pentecostal,BaptistCEMA,UNUnion of Soviet Socialist RepublicsSugar,Petroleum,MineralsPetroleum,Machinery,Manufactures,Grain,Food,ChemicalsCaribbean islands   10,640,000   249    96 72%7572 98%   18,000,000,000 1,767   42,804   110,86100010036112705I0411116351398167545571731614861854164430226Republic of CubaHavana, 1,914,466White 66%, mixed 22%, black 12%SpanishRoman Catholic, Pentecostal, BaptistCommunistCEMA, UN13 provinces, 1 city, 1 municipality+PesoU.S.S.R.Sugar, petroleum, mineralsPetroleum, machinery, manufactures, grain and other food, chemicalsCaribbean islandTurquino Pk., 6,470 ft (1,972 m)Sea level

 11197DominicaRepublicUniversal, over 1800Black,West IndianEnglish,FrenchRoman Catholic,Methodist,AnglicanCW,OAS,UNUnited Kingdom,Jamaica,Trinidad and Tobago,United States,JapanBananas,Soap,CopraManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipmentCaribbean islands       86,000   282   109 27%5957 94%       85,000,000 1,149      305       790000000011188204471927235619633361203696748Commonwealth of DominicaRoseau, 9348Black 91%, mixed 6%, West Indian 2%English, FrenchRoman Catholic 80%, Methodist, AnglicanFreedom, LaborCW, OAS, UN10 parishesEast Caribbean dollarExports: U.K., Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago. Imports: U.S., U.K., JapanBananas, soap, copraManufactures, machinery, transportation equipmentCaribbean islandDiablotin, Morne, 4,747 ft (1,447 m)Sea level

 11200Dominican RepublicRepublicUniversal, over 18 or married00Mulatto,Black,WhiteSpanishRoman CatholicOAS,UNUnited States,Netherlands,Venezuela,MexicoSugar,Iron and Steel,Coffee,CocoaPetroleum,Machinery,Manufactures,Chemicals,Grain,FoodCaribbean islands    7,094,000   379   146 56%6561 67%    4,651,000,000   750   18,704    48,442000001I040112002231120338411207547512073447108Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo, 1,313,172Mulatto 73%, white 16%, black 11%SpanishRoman Catholic 95%Liberation, Revolutionary, Social Christian Reformist, othersOAS, UN26 provinces, 1 districtPesoExports: U.S., Netherlands. Imports: U.S., Venezuela, MexicoSugar, iron and steel, coffee, cocoaPetroleum, machinery, manufactures, chemicals, grain and other foodCaribbean island (eastern Hispaniola)Duarte Pk., 10,417 ft (3,175 m)Lake Enriquillo, 131 ft (40 m) below sea level

 11206El SalvadorRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mestizo,Amerindian,WhiteSpanish,NahuaRoman CatholicOAS,UNUnited States,Germany,Guatemala,MexicoCoffee,Food,Cotton,Textiles,Paper,ClothingPetroleum,Pharmaceuticals,Chemicals,Manufactures,FoodCentral American    5,260,000   647   250 39%6763 62%    5,732,000,000 1,169    8,124    21,041000003I05011215264232195451022469132621381047398Republic of El SalvadorSan Salvador, 459,902Mestizo 89%, Amerindian 10%, white 1%Spanish, NahuaRoman Catholic 97%Christian Democratic, National Conciliation, National Republican Alliance, othersOAS, UN14 departmentsColonExports: U.S., Germany, Guatemala. Imports: U.S., Guatemala, MexicoCoffee and other food, cotton, textiles, paper, clothingPetroleum, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals, manufactures, foodCentral AmericaEl Pital, Mt., 8,957 ft (2,730 m)Sea level

 11281GreenlandSelf-governing territory (Denmark)Universal, over 2100Inuit,DanishDanish,Greenlandic,InuitLutheranNoneDenmark,Germany,France,Norway,SwedenFish,Shellfish,Lead,ZincManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Ships,Transportation equipmentNorth Atlantic islands       57,000     0.07     0.03 77%6660 99%  840,004 2,175,600100010I0600123814358241776232480551922614007668GreenlandGodthab, 10,972Greenlander (Inuit and native-born whites) 86%, Danish 14%Danish, Greenlandic, Inuit dialectsLutheranForward (Siumut), Inuit Movement, Polar (Issittrup), Unity (Atassut)None3 municipalitiesDanish kroneExports: Denmark, Germany, France. Imports: Denmark, Norway, SwedenFish and shellfish, lead and zincManufactures, machinery, petroleum, ships and other transportation equipmentNorth Atlantic islandGunnbjorn Mtn., 12,139 ft (3,700 m)Sea level

 11284GrenadaParliamentary stateUniversal adult00Black,East IndianEnglish,FrenchRoman Catholic,Anglican,ProtestantCW,OAS,UNUnited Kingdom,Trinidad and Tobago,United StatesCocoa,Spices,Bananas,ClothingFood,Manufactures,Petroleum,Chemicals,MachineryCaribbean islands       97,000   729   282 15%6660 98%       96,000,000   842      133       344000000011253413652571147826194782267897918GrenadaSt. George's, 4,788Black 82%, mixed 13%, East Indian 3%English, FrenchRoman Catholic 59%, Anglican 17%, other ProtestantDemocratic Labor Congress, New NationalCW, OAS, UN7 parishesEast Caribbean dollarExports: U.K., Trinidad and Tobago. Imports: U.S., Trinidad and Tobago, U.K.Cocoa, spices, bananas, clothingFood, manufactures, petroleum, chemicals, machineryCaribbean islandSt. Catherine, Mt., 2,756 ft (840 m)Sea level

 11287GuadeloupeOverseas department (France)Universal, over 1800Black,Mulatto,WhiteFrench,CreoleRoman CatholicFrance,MartiniqueBananas,Sugar,Ships,Rice,RumManufactures,Food,Petroleum,Machinery,Transportation equipmentCaribbean islands      346,000   504   194 46%7669 90%    1,114,000,000 3,537      687     1,780000000001269962112721251727734376270798198Department of GuadeloupeBasse-Terre, Basse-Terre I., 13,656Black or mulatto 90%, white 5%French, CreoleRoman Catholic 95%Communist, Rally for the Republic, Socialist3 arondissementsFrench francFrance, MartiniqueBananas, sugar, ships and boats, rice, rumManufactures, food, petroleum, machinery, transportation equipmentCaribbean islandsSoufriere, Basse-Terre I., 4,813 ft (1,467 m)Sea level

 11293GuatemalaRepublicUniversal, over 1800Ladino,Mestizo,MayaSpanishRoman Catholic,Protestant,Tribal ReligionistOAS,UNUnited States,El Salvador,Germany,VenezuelaCoffee,Manufactures,Chemicals,Cotton,Sugar,Honey,FruitPetroleum,Manufactures,Chemicals,Machinery,FoodCentral American    9,059,000   215    83 40%6157 55%   11,130,000,000 1,377   42,042   108,889100014I06011281295872872160429330108627358098468Republic of GuatemalaGuatemala City, 754,243Ladino (mestizo and westernized Maya) 56%, Maya 44%Spanish, indigenousRoman Catholic, Protestant, tribal religionistChristian Democratic, Democratic Party of National Cooperation, National Centrist Union, Revolutionary, othersOAS, UN22 departmentsQuetzalExports: U.S., El Salvador, Germany. Imports: U.S., El Salvador, VenezuelaCoffee, manufactures, chemicals, cotton, sugar and honey, fruitPetroleum, manufactures, chemicals, machinery, foodCentral AmericaTajumulco Volcano, 13,845 ft (4,220 m)Sea level

 11305HaitiProvisional military governmentUniversal, over 1828Black,Mulatto,WhiteCreole,FrenchRoman Catholic,ProtestantOAS,UNUnited States,France,Netherlands Antilles,Canada,JapanTextiles,Manufactures,Coffee,Food,Aluminum ore,Manufactures,Food,Petroleum,Machinery,Chemicals,Vegetable oilCaribbean islands    6,456,000   603   233 27%5451 21%    2,009,000,000   379   10,714    27,750000013I0711130431387308234213124913363559525869273Republic of HaitiPort-au-Prince, 684,284Black 95%, mulatto and white 5%Creole, FrenchRoman Catholic 75-80%, Protestant 10%Christian Democratic, Movement to Install Democracy, National Alliance Front, Social ChristianOAS, UN9 departmentsGourdeExports: U.S., France. Imports: U.S., Netherlands Antilles, Canada, JapanTextiles and other manufactures, coffee and other food, aluminum oreManufactures, food, petroleum, machinery, chemicals, vegetable oilCaribbean island (western Hispaniola)La Selle Pk., 8,773 ft (2,674 m)Sea level

 11311HondurasRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mestizo,Amerindian,Black,WhiteSpanishRoman CatholicOAS,UNUnited States,Japan,Germany,Venezuela,GuatemalaBananas,Coffee,Minerals,Shellfish,LumberPaper,Manufactures,Petroleum,Chemicals,Machinery,FoodCentral American    5,039,000   116    45 40%6258 57%    3,480,000,000   773   43,277   112,088010002I07111326035463315432133480123041021361160207Republic of HondurasTegucigalpa, 597,500Mestizo 90%, Amerindian 7%, black 2%, white 1%Spanish, indigenousRoman Catholic 97%Liberal, National, othersOAS, UN18 departmentsLempiraExports: U.S., Japan, Germany. Imports: U.S., Venezuela, GuatemalaBananas, coffee, minerals, shellfish, lumberPaper and other manufactures, petroleum, chemicals, machinery, foodCentral AmericaLas Minas Mtn., 9,347 ft (2,849 m)Sea level

 11365JamaicaParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800African,Afro-European,East Indian,Afro-East IndianEnglish,CreolePentecostal,Protestant,Anglican,Roman CatholicCW,OAS,UNUnited States,Canada,United Kingdom,Netherlands Antilles,VenezuelaAlumina,Aluminum ore,Sugar,Food,manufacturesPetroleum,Grain,Food,Manufactures,Machinery,ChemicalsCaribbean islands    2,386,000   562   217 54%7670 96%    2,026,000,000   934    4,244    10,991000009I0911134727257349893893538370942554391384284JamaicaKingston, 586,930African 76%, Afro-European 15%, East Indian and Afro-East Indian 3%, white 3%English, CreolePentecostal and other Protestant, Anglican, Roman CatholicLabor, People's NationalCW, OAS, UN14 parishesDollarExports: U.S., Canada, U.K. Imports: U.S., Netherlands Antilles, VenezuelaAlumina and aluminum ores, sugar and other food, manufacturesPetroleum, grain and other food, manufactures, machiney, chemicalsCaribbean islandBlue Mountain Pk., 7,402 ft (2,256 m)Sea level

 11445MartiniqueOverseas department (France)Universal, over 1800Black,Mulatto,WhiteFrench,CreoleRoman CatholicFrance,Guadeloupe,Venezuela,Saudi ArabiaBananas,Food,Petroleum,Alcoholic beverages,ChemicalsManufactures,Food,Petroleum,Machinery,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentCaribbean islands      347,000   816   315 71%7671 87%    1,307,000,000 4,357      425     1,1000000000013611216436281223365093674714916888Department of MartiniqueFort-de-France, 99,844Black or mulatto 90%, white 5%French, CreoleRoman Catholic 95%Progressive, Rally for the Republic, Socialist, Union for French Democracy, Union of the Right3 arrondissementsFrench francExports: France, Guadeloupe. Imports: France, Venezuela, Saudi ArabiaBananas and other food, petroleum, alcoholic beverages, chemicalsManufactures, food, petroleum, machinery, chemicals, transportation equipmentCaribbean islandPelee, Montagne, 4,583 ft (1,397 m)Sea level

 11460MexicoRepublicUniversal, over 18Mexico City, Mexico00Mestizo,Amerindian,WhiteSpanishRoman Catholic,ProtestantOAS,UNUnited States,Japan,SpainPetroleum,Food,Manufactures,MachineryMachinery,Chemicals,Manufactures,Hides,Crude materials,FoodNorth American   85,090,000   113    43 70%6864 83%  177,475,000,000 2,256  756,066 1,958,20102010149094024I121113689257537472914383911116473914481712237United Mexican StatesMexico City, 8,831,079Mestizo 60%, Amerindian 30%, white 9%Spanish, indigenousRoman Catholic 97%, Protestant 3%Cardenist Front of the Nationalist Reconstruction, Institutional Revolutionary, National Action, othersOAS, UN31 states, 1 federal districtPesoExports: U.S., Japan, Spain. Imports: U.S.Petroleum, food, manufactures, machineryMachinery, chemicals, manufactures, hides and other crude materials, foodSouthern North AmericaOrizaba, 18,406 ft (5,610 m)Lake Salada, 26 ft (8 m) below sea level

 11487MontserratDependent territory (U.K.)Universal, over 1800Black,AmerindianEnglishAnglican,Methodist,Pentecostal,Roman CatholicUnited KingdomPlastic bags,Electronic parts,Textiles,Hot peppers,Live plants,CattleMachinery,Transportation equipment,Food,ManufacturesCaribbean islands       12,000   308   118 12% 97%       37,000,000 3,083       39       10200000003952733439866493403649186207919698MontserratPlymouth, 1,568Black 94%, Amerindian 4%, mixed 1%EnglishAnglican 32%, Methodist 24%, Pentecostal 13%, Roman Catholic 12%National Development, People's Liberation Movement, Progressive Democratic3 parishesEast Caribbean dollarU.K.Plastic bags, electronic parts, textiles, hot peppers, live plants, cattleMachinery and transportation equipment, food, manufacturesCaribbean islandChances Pk., 3,000 ft (914 m)Sea level

 11511Netherlands AntillesSelf-governing territory (Netherlands)Universal, over 1800Mulatto,West Indian,EuropeanDutch,Papiamento,English,SpanishRoman Catholic, ProtestantUnited States,Jamaica,Venezuela,MexicoPetroleum productsCrude petroleumCaribbean islands      207,000   670   259 53%6659 93%    1,360,000,000 4,945      309       800000007I13001413122544157136941945543624637120078Netherlands AntillesWillemstad, Cura25cao I., 31,883Mulatto 85%, West Indian, EuropeanDutch, Papiamento, English, SpanishRoman Catholic, ProtestantDemocratic of Cura25cao, National People's, New Antilles Movement, others3 island territoriesGuilderExports: U.S., Jamaica. Imports: Venezuela, Mexico, U.S.Petroleum productsCrude petroleumCaribbean islandsOn Saba I., 2,828 ft (862 m)Sea level

 11541NicaraguaRepublicUniversal, over 1600Mestizo,Black,Amerindian,WhiteSpanish,EnglishRoman CatholicOAS,UNUnited States,Germany,Japan,MexicoCoffee,Textile fibers,Sugar,Honey,Meat,Shellfish,ChemicalsManufactures,Petroleum,Machinery,Pharmaceuticals,ChemicalsCentral American    3,555,000    71    27 57%6159 58%    3,560,000,000 1,203   50,193   130,000000001I13011425073154282762543457110766364920348Republic of NicaraguaManagua, 644,588Mestizo 69%, white 17%, black 9%, Amerindian 5%Spanish, English, indigenousRoman Catholic 95%National Opposition Union, Sandinista National Liberation FrontOAS, UN16 departmentsCordobaExports: U.S., Germany, Japan. Imports: Mexico, U.S.Coffee, textile fibers, sugar and honey, meat, shellfish, chemicalsManufactures, petroleum, machinery, pharmaceuticals and other chemicalsCentral AmericaMogoton, Mt., 6,913 ft (2,107 m)Sea level

 11592PanamaRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mestizo,West Indian,Amerindian,WhiteSpanish,EnglishRoman Catholic,ProtestantOAS,UNUnited States,Costa Rica,Germany,Mexico,JapanBananas,Shellfish,Sugar,Petroleum,CoffeePetroleum,Manufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Food,Transportation equipmentCentral American    2,396,000    81    31 52%7369 87%    4,881,000,000 2,265   29,762    77,082010009I140114458038044965660456301066670148220588Republic of PanamaPanam22a, 389,172Mestizo 70%, West Indian 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6%Spanish, English, indigenousRoman Catholic 93%, Protestant 6%Coalition for National Liberation, Opposition Democratic AllianceOAS, UN9 provinces, 1 intendencyBalboaExports: U.S., Costa Rica, Germany. Imports: U.S., Mexico, JapanBananas, shellfish, sugar, petroleum, coffeePetroleum, manufactures, machinery, chemicals, food, transportation equipmentCentral AmericaBaru Volcano, 11,401 ft (3,475 m)Sea level

 11625Puerto RicoCommonwealth (U.S. protection)Universal, over 1800Spanish,BlackSpanish,EnglishRoman CatholicNoneUnited States,Virgin Is.(U.S.),Dominican Republic,Venezuela,IranClothing,Pharmaceuticals,Chemicals,Petroleum,MachineryPetroleum,Fish,Food,MetalsCaribbean islands    3,368,000   958   370 71%7871 88%   21,109,000,000 6,301    3,515     9,104000008I1511146717348470705674764269872043602087241Commonwealth of Puerto RicoSan Juan, 424,600Puerto Rican (mixed Spanish and black)Spanish, EnglishRoman Catholic 85%New Progressive, Popular Democratic, othersNone78 municipalitiesU.S. dollarExports: U.S., Virgin Is. (U.S.), Dominican Republic. Imports: U.S., Venezuela, IranClothing, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals, petroleum, machineryPetroleum, fish, food, metalsCaribbean islandPunta Mtn., 4,390 ft (1,338 m)Sea level

 11652St. Christopher-NevisParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800Black,WhiteEnglishAnglican,Methodist,Moravian,Roman CatholicCW,OAS,UNUnited Kingdom,United States,Trinidad and TobagoSugar,Clothing,Manufactures,MachineryManufactures,Meat,Food,Machinery,Petroleum,ChemicalsCaribbean islands       46,000   442   171 45%7066 98%       65,000,000 1,444      104       26900000004837531448694378490776077595923598Federation of St. Christopher and NevisBasseterre, St. Christopher I., 14,725Black 94%, mixed 3%, white 1%EnglishAnglican 33%, Methodist 29%, Moravian 9%, Roman Catholic 7%Labor, People's Action Movement, ReformationCW, OAS, UN14 parishesEast Caribbean dollarExports: U.K., U.S., Trinidad and Tobago. Imports: U.S., U.K., Trinidad and TobagoSugar, clothing and other manufactures, machineryManufactures, meat and other food, machinery, petroleum, chemicalsCaribbean islandsMisery, Mt., St. Christopher, 3,792 ft (1,156 m)Sea level

 11655St. LuciaParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800Black,East IndianEnglish,FrenchRoman Catholic,Anglican,Seventh Day AdventistCW,OAS,UNUnited Kingdom,Jamaica,United States,Trinidad and TobagoBananas,Paper containers,Manufactures,Machinery,BeveragesMetals,Manufactures,Food,Machinery,Chemicals,PetroleumCaribbean islands      151,000   634   245 40%7567 67%      151,000,000 1,258      238       6160000000114970348450192360505575067623923868St. LuciaCastries, 50,798Black 90%, mixed 6%, East Indian 3%English, FrenchRoman Catholic 86%, Anglican 3%, Seventh Day Adventist 4%Labor, United Workers'CW, OAS, UN11 quartersEast Caribbean dollarExports: U.K., Jamaica, U.S. Imports: U.S., U.K., Trinidad and TobagoBananas, paper containers and other manufactures, machinery, beveragesMetals and other manufactures, food, machinery, chemicals, petroleumCaribbean islandGimie, Mt., 3,117 ft (950 m)Sea level

 11658St. Pierre and MiquelonTerritorial collectivity (France)Universal, over 1800FrenchFrenchRoman CatholicUnited States,France,CanadaFish,Animal feedPetroleum,Manufactures,Food,Ships,MachineryNorth Atlantic islands        6,800    73    28 90% 99%       93       242000000051096331514329555239211917665924278Territorial Collectivity of St. Pierre and MiquelonSt. Pierre, St. Pierre I., 5,371French descentFrenchRoman Catholic 98%Socialist, Union for DemocracyNoneFrench francExports: U.S., France, Canada. Imports: Canada, FranceFish, animal feedPetroleum, manufactures, food, ships and boats, machineryNorth Atlantic islands (south of Newfoundland)Grande Montagne, Morne de la, 787 ft (240 m)Sea level

 11661St. Vincent and the GrenadinesParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800Black,White,East IndianEnglish,FrenchAnglican,Methodist,Roman Catholic,BaptistCW,OAS,UNUnited Kingdom,Trinidad and Tobago,United StatesBananas,Root crops,Wheat flour,Manufactures,NutsFood,Metals,Manufactures,Chemicals,PetroleumCaribbean islands      114,000   760   294 14%6058 96%      102,000,000   729      150       3880000000115362329253920360542854167714924758St. Vincent and the GrenadinesKingstown, St. Vincent I., 18,378Black 82%, mixed 14%, East Indian 2%, white 1%English, FrenchAnglican 42%, Methodist 21%, Roman Catholic 12%, Baptist 6%Labor, New DemocraticCW, OAS, UN5 parishesEast Caribbean dollarExports: U.K., Trinidad and Tobago. Imports: U.S., U.K., Trinidad and TobagoBananas, root crops, wheat flour, manufactures, nutsFood, metals and other manufactures, chemicals, petroleumCaribbean islandsSoufriere, St. Vincent I., 4,049 ft (1,234 m)Sea level

 11769Trinidad and TobagoRepublicUniversal, over 1800Black,East Indian,WhiteEnglish,Hindi,French,SpanishRoman Catholic,Anglican,Protestant,HinduCW,OAS,UNUnited States,United Kingdom,CanadaPetroleum,ChemicalsManufactures,Machinery,Food,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsCaribbean islands    1,248,000   630   243 64%7166 95%    7,558,000,000 6,095    1,980     5,128000000111547303885512332655454539775292512229Republic of Trinidad and TobagoPort of Spain, Trinidad I., 65,906Black 41%, East Indian 41%, mixed 16%, white 1%English, Hindi, French, SpanishRoman Catholic 33%, Anglican and other Protestant 29%, Hindu 25%National Alliance for Reconstruction, People's National MovementCW, OAS, UN10 administrative areasDollarExports: U.S., U.K. Imports: U.S., U.K., CanadaPetroleum, chemicalsManufactures, machinery, food, transportation equipment, chemicalsCaribbean islandsEl Cerro del Aripo, Trinidad I., 3,084 ft (940 m)Sea level

 11781Turks and Caicos IslandsDependent territory (U.K.)Universal, over 1800White,BlackEnglishBaptist,Methodist,Anglican,Church of GodUnited States,United KingdomLobster,ConchFood,Beverages,Tobacco,ClothingCaribbean islands       11,000    66    26 48% 98%       15,000,000 2,239      166       4300000000015602724856280531568168887795927758Turks and Caicos IslandsGrand Turk, Grand Turk I., 3,146Mixed 63%, black 33%, white 3%EnglishBaptist 41%, Methodist 19%, Anglican 18%, Church of God 9%People's Democratic Movement, Progressive National3 districtsU.S. dollarU.S., U.K.Lobster, conchFood, beverages, tobacco, clothingCaribbean islandsOn Providenciales I., 157 ft (48 m)Sea level

 11793United StatesRepublicUniversal, over 18Boston, United StatesBuffalo, United StatesChicago, United StatesLos Angeles, United StatesSan Francisco, United StatesWashington, D.C., United States00White,BlackEnglish,SpanishBaptist,Protestant,Roman Catholic,JewishNATO,OECD,OAS,UNCanada,Japan,Mexico,GermanyMachinery,Aircraft,Transportation equipment,ManufacturesManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Petroleum,FoodNorth American  250,150,000    68    26 74%7871 91%3,959,610,000,00016,6623,679,245 9,529,2023106111242641187611311480246203892711023438611102434331I191115772749858230784590191518782716002806222United States of AmericaWashington D.C., 638,432White 85%, black 12%English, SpanishBaptist and other Protestant 32%, Roman Catholic 22%, Jewish 2%Democratic, RepublicanNATO, OECD, OAS, UN50 states, 1 districtDollarExports: Canada, Japan, Mexico. Imports: Japan, Canada, GermanyMachinery, aircraft and other transportation equipment, manufacturesManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum, foodCentral North AmericaMcKinley, Mt., 20,320 ft (6,194 m)Death Valley, 282 ft (86 m) below sea level

 11826Virgin Islands (U.S.)Unincorporated territory (U.S.)Universal, over 1800West Indian,American,Puerto RicanEnglish,Spanish,CreoleMethodist,Anglican,Church of God,BaptistUnited StatesRefined petroleum productsCrude petroleumCaribbean islands      114,000   857   331 47% 90%    1,000,000,000 9,524      133       344000003I20011605701860593186061618945813830598Virgin Islands of the United StatesCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas I., 11,842West Indian 74%, American 13%, Puerto Rican 5%English, Spanish, CreoleMethodist 45%, Anglican 21%, Church of God 7%, Baptist 4%Democratic, Independent Citizens' Movement, Republican3 islands+U.S. dollarU.S.Refined petroleum productsCrude petroleumCaribbean islandsCrown Mtn., St. Thomas I., 1,555 ft (474 m)Sea level

 11823Virgin Islands, BritishDependent territory (U.K.)Universal, over 1800Black,WhiteEnglishMethodist,Anglican,Church of God,Roman CatholicUnited States,Virgin Is.(U.S.),United KingdomShips,Meat,Food,Machinery,PetroleumShips,Alcoholic beverages,Food,Manufactures,MachineryCaribbean islands       13,000   220    85 12% 98%       77,000,000 7,000       59       153000001I2000160673176069517607171796293931008British Virgin IslandsRoad Town, Tortola I., 2,479Black 89%, white 7%, mixed 2%EnglishMethodist 45%, Anglican 21%, Church of God 7%, Roman Catholic 6%Independent, United, Virgin IslandsNoneU.S. dollarU.S., Virgin Is. (U.S.), U.K.Ships and boats, meat and other food, machinery, petroleumShips and boats, alcoholic beverages, food, manufactures, machineryCaribbean islandsSage, Mt., Tortola I., 1,739 ft (530 m)Sea level

 22039ArgentinaRepublicUniversal, over 18Buenos Aires, Argentina00White,Mestizo,AmerindianSpanish,English,Italian,German,FrenchRoman Catholic,Jewish,ProtestantOAS,UNUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,United States,Netherlands,Brazil,GermanyGrains,Vegetable oils,Soybeans,Animal feedMachinery,Chemicals,Iron and steel,Manufactures,Crude materialsSouth American   32,680,000    30    12 85%7366 94%   64,829,000,000 2,2631 073,400 2,780,09220011065416501I011116075351261270630619059589687853127240Argentine RepublicBuenos Aires, 2,922,829White 85%, mestizo, Amerindian, and others 15%Spanish, English, Italian, German, FrenchRoman Catholic 90%, Jewish 2%, Protestant 2%Justicialist (Peronista), Radical Civic Union, Union of the Democratic CenterOAS, UN22 provinces, 1 district, 1 national territoryAustralExports: U.S.S.R., U.S., Netherlands.  Imports: U.S., Brazil, GermanyGrains and other food, vegetable oils, soybeans, animal feedMachinery, chemicals, iron and steel and other manufactures, crude materialsSouthern South AmericaAconcagua, 22,831 ft (6,959 m)Salinas Chicas, 138 ft (42 m) below sea level

 22081BoliviaRepublicUniversal adult (married,18; single,21)00Quechua,Aymara,EuropeanSpanish,Quechua,AymaraRoman Catholic,Methodist,ProtestantOAS,UNUnited States,Argentina,Japan,BrazilNatural gas,Tin alloys,Minerals,FoodMachinery,Manufactures,Wheat,Food,ChemicalsSouth American    7,298,000    17     6.6 48%5349 63%    6,266,000,000 1,025  424,165 1,098,581100012I02111628804186330378564093858978910083384174Republic of BoliviaLa Paz (seat of government), 992,592; Sucre (seat of judiciary), 86,609Quechua 30%, Aymara 25%, mixed 25-30%, European 5-15%Spanish, Quechua, AymaraRoman Catholic 95%, Methodist and other ProtestantMovement of the Revolutionary Left, Nationalist Democratic Action, Nationalist Revolutionary Movement, othersOAS, UN9 departmentsBolivianoExports: Argentina, U.S. Imports: U.S., Argentina, Japan, BrazilNatural gas, tin alloys, minerals, foodMachinery, manufactures, wheat and other food, chemicalsCentral South America, landlockedIllimani, Mt., 22,579 ft (6,882 m)Paraguay River valley, 325 ft (100 m)

 22089BrazilRepublicUniversal, over 16Rio de Janeiro, Brazil23White,BlackPortuguese,Spanish,English,FrenchRoman Catholic,ProtestantOAS,UNUnited States,Japan,Netherlands,Iraq,Saudi ArabiaCoffee,Manufactures,Machinery,Iron orePetroleum,Machinery,Chemicals,WheatSouth American  148,980,000    45    18 73%6661 74%  226,787,000,000 1,6883,286,488 8,511,965200110101249711I021116496746865440102466469918108137713574245Federative Republic of BrazilBrasilia, 1,567,709White 54%, mixed 39%, black 6%Portuguese, Spanish, English, FrenchRoman Catholic 89%, Protestant 6%Democratic Movement, Liberal Front, Social Democratic, othersOAS, UN23 states, 3 territories, 1 federal districtCruzadoExports: U.S., Japan, Netherlands. Imports: U.S., Iraq, Saudi ArabiaCoffee and other food, manufactures, machinery, iron orePetroleum, machinery, chemicals, wheat and other foodEastern South AmericaNeblina Pk., 9,888 ft (3,014 m)Sea level

 22155ChileRepublicUniversal, over 18Santiago, Chile02White,Mestizo,AmerindianSpanishRoman Catholic,Pentecostal,ProtestantOAS,UNUnited States,Japan,Germany,Japan,BrazilCopper,Fruits,Vegetables,Animal feed,MineralsManufactures,Machinery,Transportation Equipment,Petroleum,FoodSouth American   13,140,000    45    17 84%7367 91%   15,996,000,000 1,363  292,135   756,62600010018076709I031116740249367900464683691037115995233834246Republic of ChileSantiago, 425,924White and mestizo 95%, Amerindian 3%SpanishRoman Catholic 89%, Pentecostal and other Protestant 11%Humanist, National Renovation, Radical, Social Democratic, othersOAS, UN12 regions, 1 metropolitan regionPesoExports: U.S., Japan, Germany. Imports: U.S., Japan, BrazilCopper, fruits and vegetables, animal feed, mineralsManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum, foodSouthern South AmericaOjos del Salado, Mt., 22,615 ft (6,893 m)Sea level

 22163ColombiaRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mestizo,White,Mulatto,BlackSpanishRoman CatholicOAS,UNUnited States,Germany,Netherlands,Japan,VenezuelaCoffee,Petroleum,Bananas,Food,ManufacturesMachinery,Chemicals,Manufactures,Petroleum,VehiclesSouth American   30,860,000    70    27 67%6661 88%   34,187,000,000 1,198  440,831 1,141,748100014I041116942442069849508703621366121406134098239Republic of ColombiaBogota, 3,967,988Mestizo 58%, white 20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%SpanishRoman Catholic 95%Conservative, Liberal, othersOAS, UN23 departments, 5 commissariats, 4 intendencies, 1 federal districtPesoExports: U.S., Germany, Netherlands. Imports: U.S., Japan, VenezuelaCoffee, petroleum, bananas and other food, manufacturesMachinery, chemicals, manufactures, petroleum, vehiclesNorthern South AmericaCristobal Colon Pk., 19,029 ft (5,800 m)Sea level

 22203EcuadorRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mestizo,Amerindian,Spanish,BlackSpanish,QuechuaRoman CatholicOAS,OPEC,UNUnited States,Panama,Japan,BrazilPetroleum,Bananas,Fish,CoffeeMachinery,Iron and steel,Manufactures,ChemicalsSouth American   10,650,000    97    38 52%6662 84%   15,982,000,000 1,731  109,484   283,561010020I04011717457797252910997363378912770105543548Republic of EcuadorQuito, 890,355Mestizo 55%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish 10%, black 10%Spanish, Quechua, indigenousRoman Catholic 95%Democratic Left, Popular Democratic, Social Christian, othersOAS, OPEC, UN20 provincesSucreExports: U.S., Panama. Imports: U.S., Japan, BrazilPetroleum, bananas, fish, coffeeMachinery, iron and steel and other manufactures, chemicalsWestern South AmericaChimborazo, 20,702 ft (6,310 m)Sea level

 22224Falkland IslandsDependent territory (U.K.)Universal, over 1800BritishEnglishAnglican,United Free Church,Roman CatholicNoneUnited Kingdom,Netherlands,Japan,Netherlands AntillesWool,Animal hidesFood,Alcoholic beverages,Wood,Clothing,ManufacturesSouth Atlantic islands        2,000     0.4     0.2 59%    4,700    12,17300000000174448147746003767498179313851943888Falkland IslandsStanley, E. Falkland I., 1,200British descentEnglishAnglican, United Free Church, Roman CatholicNoneNonePoundExports: U.K., Netherlands, Japan. Imports: Netherlands Antilles, Japan, U.K.Wool, animal hidesFood, alcoholic beverages, wood, clothing, manufacturesSouth Atlantic islands (east of Argentina)Usborne, Mt., E. Falkland I., 2,313 ft (705 m)Sea level

 22239French GuianaOverseas department (France)Universal, over 1800Black,Mulatto,White,East Indian,Chinese,AmerindianFrenchRoman CatholicNoneUnited States,Japan,France,Guadeloupe,Trinidad and TobagoFish,Shellfish,Machinery,WoodManufactures,Food,Machinery,Petroleum,Transportation equipmentSouth American       96,000     2.7     1.1 73%7265 82%      181,000,000  1885   35,135    91,00000000000175797478762804367672145113883944198Department of GuianaCayenne, 38,093Black or mulatto 66%; white 12%; East Indian, Chinese, and Amerindian 12%FrenchRoman CatholicDemocratic Action, Rally for the Republic, Socialist, Union for French DemocracyNone2 arrondissementsFrench francExports: U.S., Japan, France, Guadeloupe. Imports: France, Trinidad and TobagoFish and shellfish, machinery, woodManufactures, food, machinery, petroleum, transportation equipmentNortheastern South America2,723 ft (830 m)Sea level

 22302GuyanaRepublicUniversal, over 1800East Indian,Black,AmerindianEnglishAnglican,Hindu,MuslimCW,UNUnited Kingdom,United States,Venezuela,Trinidad and TobagoBauxite,Sugar,RiceManufactures,Petroleum,Dairy products,Food,ChemicalsSouth American      765,000     9.2     3.6 32%7166 92%      462,000,000   550   83,000   214,969000001I07011771883387753126377799858139084344438Co-operative Republic of GuyanaGeorgetown, 78,500East Indian 51%, black 30%, mixed 11%, Amerindian 5%English, indigenousAnglican and other Christian 57%, Hindu 33%, Muslim 9%People's National Congress, People's Progressive, othersCW, UN10 districtsDollarExports: U.K., U.S., Venezuela. Imports: Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., U.K.Bauxite, sugar, riceManufactures, petroleum, dairy products and other food, chemicalsNortheastern South AmericaRoraima, Mt., 9,094 ft (2,772 m)Sea level

 22598ParaguayRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mestizo,White,AmerindianSpanish,GuaraniRoman Catholic,Mennonite,ProtestantOAS,UNBrazil,Netherlands,Argentina,AlgeriaCotton,Soybeans,Wood,Vegetable oil,Animal food,ChemicalsMachinery,Transportation equipment,Manufactures,PetroleumSouth American    4,221,000    27    10 44%6863 88%    5,808,000,000 1,798  157,048   406,752100007I1401178675412790925847968112041396940144698Republic of ParaguayAsuncion, 455,517Mestizo 95%, white and Amerindian 5%Spanish, GuaraniRoman Catholic 90%, Mennonite and other ProtestantAuthentic Radical Liberal, Colorado, othersOAS, UN20 departmentsGuaraniExports: Brazil, Netherlands, Argentina. Imports: Brazil, Argentina, AlgeriaCotton, soybeans, wood, vegetable oil, animal food, chemicalsMachinery and transportation equipment, manufactures, petroleumCentral South America, landlocked2,625 ft (800 m)Confluence of Parana and Paraguay rivers, 151 ft (46 m)

 22604PeruRepublicUniversal, over 18Lima, Peru50Amerindian,Mestizo,WhiteQuechua,Spanish,AymaraRoman Catholic,ProtestantOAS,UNUnited States,JapanPetroleum,Copper,Metals,Mineral ores,Coffee,FoodManufactures,Machinery,Food,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSouth American   22,085,000    45    17 67%6157 83%   14,394,000,000   737  496,225 1,285,21610011032623711I141118089944481348572819251286143847894491243Republic of PeruLima, 371,122Amerindian 45%, mestizo 37%, white 15%Quechua, Spanish, AymaraRoman Catholic 89%, Protestant 5%American Popular Revolutionary Alliance, Popular Action, Popular Christian, United LeftOAS, UN24 departments, 1 constitutional provinceIntiU.S., JapanPetroleum, copper and other metals, mineral ores, coffee and other foodManufactures, machinery, food, transportation equipment, chemicalsWestern South AmericaHuascaran, 22,133 ft (6,746 m)Sea level

 22727SurinameRepublicUniversal adult51East Indian,Creole,Javanese,Black,Amerindian,ChineseSurinamese,Dutch,Sranan Tongo,English,Hindustani,JavaneseHindu,Protestant,Roman Catholic,MuslimOAS,UNUnited States,Netherlands,Germany,Trinidad and TobagoAlumina,Bauxite,Aluminum,Rice,WoodMachinery,Petroleum,Iron and steel,Cotton,Flour,Meat,Dairy productsSouth American      405,000     6.4     2.5 46%7166 65%      963,000,000 2,568   63,251   163,820000001I16011832294768371035584070999151913147528Republic of SurinameParamaribo, 67,905East Indian 37%, Creole 31%, Javanese 15%, black 10%, Amerindian 3%, Chinese 2%Dutch, Sranan Tongo, English, Hindustani, JavaneseHindu 27%, Protestant 25%, Roman Catholic 23%, Muslim 20%New Democratic, Front for Democracy and DevelopmentOAS, UN9 districtsGuilderExports: Netherlands, U.S., Germany. Imports: U.S., Trinidad and Tobago, NetherlandsAlumina, bauxite, aluminum, rice, woodMachinery, petroleum, iron and steel, cotton, flour, meat, dairy productsNortheastern South AmericaJulianatop, 4,199 ft (1,280 m)Sea level

 22799UruguayRepublicUniversal, over 1800White,Mestizo,BlackSpanishRoman Catholic,Protestant,JewishOAS,UNUnited States,Brazil,Argentina,NigeriaClothing,Manufactures,Wool,Meat,Grain,FishPetroleum,Chemicals,Machinery,Manufactures,Crude materials,FoodSouth American    3,120,000    46    18 85%7467 94%    5,054,000,000 1,725   68,500   177,414000002I200118508637985470352858277131523912047778Oriental Republic of UruguayMontevideo, 1,247,920White 88%, mestizo 8%, black 4%SpanishRoman Catholic 66%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%Broad Front, Colorado, National (Blanco)OAS, UN19 departmentsNew PesoExports: U.S., Brazil, Argentina. Imports: Brazil, Nigeria, ArgentinaClothing and other manufactures, wool, meat, grain, fishPetroleum, chemicals, machinery, manufactures, crude materials, foodEastern South AmericaCatedral, Mt., 1,686 ft (514 m)Sea level

 22808VenezuelaFederal republicUniversal, over 18Caracas, Venezuela00Mestizo,White,Black,IndianSpanishRoman Catholic,ProtestantOAS,OPEC,UNNetherlands Antilles,United States,Canada,JapanPetroleum,Aluminum,ManufacturesMachinery,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,Food,ChemicalsSouth American   19,485,000    55    21 87%7266 84%   49,604,000,000 3,093  352,145   912,0500101017124710I20111865594788704270287749749153787014804254Republic of VenezuelaCaracas, 3,041,000Mestizo 67%, white 21%, black 10%, Indian 2%Spanish, indigenousRoman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%Democratic Action, Movement Toward Socialism, Social Christian, othersOAS, OPEC, UN20 states, 2 territories, 1 dependency, 1 districtBolivarExports: Netherlands Antilles, U.S., Canada. Imports: U.S., JapanPetroleum, aluminum and other manufacturesMachinery, manufactures, transportation equipment, food, chemicalsNorthern South AmericaBolivar Pk., 16,427 ft (5,007 m)Sea level

 33018AlbaniaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1800IllyrianAlbanian,GreekMuslim,ChristianUNYugoslavia,Czechoslovakia,Romania,GermanyAsphalt,Bitumen,Petroleum products,Metals,MineralsMachinery,Tools,Iron and steelSoutheastern European    3,233,000   291   112 34%7369 75%    2,800,000,000   936   11,100    28,7481000001118851542788947382893344611609695075130People's Socialist Republic of AlbaniaTirane, 206,100Albanian (Illyrian) 96%Albanian, GreekMuslim 20%, Christian 5%LaborUN26 districts+LekExports: Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Romania.  Imports:  Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, GermanyAsphalt, bitumen, petroleum products, metals and mineralsMachinery, tools, iron and steel productsSoutheastern EuropeKorab, 9,026 ft (2,751 m)Sea level

 33027AndorraCoprincipality (Spain & France)Limited adult, over 2100Spanish,FrenchCatalan,Spanish,FrenchRoman CatholicNoneSpain,FranceSouthwestern Europe       51,000   291   1138175100%      175       453000004I010118981251090327506908384741612225352228Principality of AndorraAndorra, 14,928Spanish 61%, Andorran 30%, French 6%Catalan, Spanish, FrenchRoman CatholicNoneNone7 parishesFrench franc, Spanish pesetaSpain, FranceSouthwestern Europe, landlockedComa Pedrosa Pk., 9,665 ft (2,946 m)Valira River valley, 2,756 ft (840 m)

 33054AustriaRepublicUniversal, over 19Vienna, Austria00GermanGermanRoman Catholic,ProtestantOECD,UNGermany,Italy,SwitzerlandIron,Steel,Manufactures,Machinery,ChemicalsManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,ChemicalsCentral European    7,644,000   236    91 56%7770 99%   66,053,000,000 8,714   32,377    83,85501010151433810I02111913293049163859492237976163924985247227Republic of AustriaVienna, 1,489,153German 99%GermanRoman Catholic 85%, Protestant 6%Freedom, People's, Socialist, othersOECD, UN9 statesSchillingGermany, Italy, SwitzerlandIron and steel and other manufactured goods, machinery, chemicalsManufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicalsCentral Europe, landlockedGrossglockner, 12,457 ft (3,797 m)Neusiedler Lake, 377 ft (115 m)

 33072BelgiumConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 1800Fleming,WalloonDutch,Flemish,French,GermanRoman CatholicEC,NATO,OECD,UNFrance,Germany,NetherlandsDiamonds,Manufactures,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentDiamonds,Manufactures,Fuel,Machinery,Transportation equipmentWestern European    9,877,000   838   324 96%7770 99%   79,076,000,000 8,008   11,783    30,518100008I020119323056293797514943167441690754254918Kingdom of BelgiumBrussels, 137,738Fleming 55%, Walloon 33%, mixed and others 12%Dutch (Flemish), French, GermanRoman Catholic 75%Flemish: Freedom and Progress, Social Christian, Socialist.  Walloon: Liberal Reform, SocialistEC, NATO, OECD, UN9 provincesFrancExports: France, Germany, Netherlands.  Imports: Germany, Netherlands, FranceDiamonds and other manufactures, chemicals, transportation equipmentDiamonds and other manufactures, fuel, machinery, transportation equipmentWestern EuropeBotrange, 2,277 ft (694 m)Sea level

 33098BulgariaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1818Slavic,Turkish,Gypsy,MacedonianBulgarianBulgarian Orthodox, MuslimCEMA,UN,Warsaw PactUnion of Soviet Socialist RepublicsMachinery,Euipment,Agricultural products,Fuel,MineralsFuel,Minerals,Machinery,Equipment,Chemicals,Consumer goodsEastern European    9,015,000   211    81 67%7469 93%   57,800,000,000 6,437   42,823   110,912010003I031119507839695479519960031199174671185517234People's Republic of BulgariaSofia, 1,114,962Bulgarian (Slavic) 85%, Turkish 9%, Gypsy 3%, Macedonian 3%BulgarianBulgarian Orthodox, MuslimCommunist, National Agrarian UnionCEMA, UN, Warsaw Pact9 regions+LevU.S.S.R.Machinery and equipment, agricultural products, fuel and mineralsFuel and minerals, machinery and equipment, chemicals, consumer goodsEastern EuropeMusala, 9,596 ft (2,925 m)Sea level

 33100Channel IslandsDependent territory (U.K.)Universal adult00British,FrenchEnglish,FrenchAnglican,Roman Catholic,MethodistNorthwestern European islands      138,000 1,840   711 19%7467       75       19400000000197227160973921759757217517610957768Channel IslandsSt. Peter Port, Guernsey I., 16,085; St. Helier, Jersey I., 24,941Channel Islander (mixed British and French)English, FrenchAnglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist2 bailiwicksU.K. pound sterlingNorthwestern European islandsOn Jersey I., 460 ft (140 m)Sea level

 33183CzechoslovakiaRepublicUniversal, over 1842Czech,Slovak,HungarianCzech,Slovak,HungarianRoman Catholic,Protestant,OrthodoxCEMA,UN,Warsaw PactUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,Germany,PolandMachinery,Iron and steel,Manufactures,Railway vehiclesMachinery,Petroleum,Manufactures,Crude materials,Chemicals,FoodEastern European   15,670,000   317   123 65%7568 99%  135,600,000,000 8,754   49,382   127,900010007I0401197771524983006789898311951764331658088Czechoslovak Socialist RepublicPrague, 1,193,513Czech 64%, Slovak 31%, Hungarian 4%Czech, Slovak, HungarianRoman Catholic 77%, Protestant 20%, Orthodox 2%Civic Forum, Communist, othersCEMA, UN, Warsaw Pact2 socialist republics+Koruna (Crown)U.S.S.R., Germany, PolandMachinery, iron and steel and other manufactures, railway vehiclesMachinery, petroleum, manufactures, crude materials, chemicals, foodEastern Europe, landlockedGerlach Pk., 8,711 ft (2,655 m)Bodrog River, 308 ft (94 m)

 33191DenmarkConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 1837Scandinavian,GermanDanishLutheranEC,NATO,OECD,UNGermany,Sweden,United KingdomManufactures,Machinery,Meat,Chemicals,Furskins,Crude materialsManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Chemicals,Transportation equipment,FoodNorthern European    5,135,000   309   119 86%7872 99%   58,062,000,00011,589   16,638    43,092200010I0401110019565810085872010158310431797653058338Kingdom of DenmarkCopenhagen, 478,615Danish (Scandinavian), GermanDanishLutheran 91%Conservative, Liberal, Social Democratic, Socialist People's, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN14 counties, 2 independent citiesKroneGermany, Sweden, U.K.Manufactures, machinery, meat, chemicals, furskins and other crude materialsManufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicals, transportation equipment, foodNorthern EuropeYding Skovhoj, 568 ft (173 m)Lammefjord, 23 ft (7 m) below sea levelThe above information excludes the Faeroe Is. and Greenland.

 33221Faeroe IslandsSelf-governing territory (Denmark)Universal, over 2000ScandinavianDanish,FaroeseLutheran,Plymouth BretherenUnited Kingdom,Denmark,Germany,NorwayFish,ShellfishManufactures,Petroleum,Ships,Machinery,Food,Motor vehiclesNorth Atlantic islands       47,000    87    34 29%8073 99%      369,000,000 8,581      540     1,399000002I05001102650398103053676103734702185304058658Faeroe IslandsTorshavn, Streymoy I., 13,408Faroese (Scandinavian)Danish, FaroeseLutheran, Plymouth BretherenChristian People's, Home Rule, People's, RepublicanNoneDanish kroneExports: Denmark, U.K., Germany, U.K. Imports: Denmark, Norway, GermanyFish and shellfishManufactures, petroleum, ships and boats, machinery, food, motor vehiclesNorth Atlantic islandsSlaettaratindur, Eysturoy I., 2,894 ft (882 m)Sea level

 33230FinlandRepublicUniversal, over 1836Scandinavian,Baltic,Swedish,Lappic,Gypsy,TatarFinnish,Swedish,LappLutheran,Eastern OrthodoxOECD,UNUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,Sweden,United Kingdom,GermanyPaper,Manufactures,Machinery,Wood,Crude materialsManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Transportation equipment,Crude materialsNorthern European    4,985,000    38    15 64%7870 99%   54,113,000,00011,077  130,559   338,145000009I05111104453417104875578105458959185875365890244Republic of FinlandHelsinki, 484,263Finnish (mixed Scandinavian and Baltic), Swedish, Lappic, Gypsy, TatarFinnish, Swedish, LappLutheran 89%, Eastern Orthodox 1%Center-Liberal, Conservative, People's Democratic League, Social Democratic, othersOECD, UN12 provincesMarkkaExports: U.S.S.R., Sweden, U.K. Imports: U.S.S.R., Germany, SwedenPaper and other manufactures, machinery, wood and other crude materialsManufactures, machinery, petroleum, transportation equipment, crude materialsNorthern EuropeHaltia Mtn., 4,357 ft (1,328 m)Sea level

 33236FranceRepublicUniversal, over 18Paris, France06French,Celtic,Latin,TeutonicFrenchRoman Catholic,Protestant,Jewish,MuslimEC,NATO,OECD,UNGermany,Italy,United States,BelgiumManufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Transportation equipment,FoodManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Chemicals,FoodWestern European   56,210,000   266   103 73%7971 99%  510,333,000,000 9,275  211,208   547,02620010065638226I0511110643351310695171910767523941913911636150208French RepublicParis, 2,149,900French (mixed Celtic, Latin, and Teutonic)FrenchRoman Catholic 90%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1%Left Radical Movement, Rally for the Republic, Socialist, Union for Democracy, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN95 departments, 1 territoryFrancExports: Germany, Italy, U.S. Imports: Germany, Italy, BelgiumManufactures, machinery, chemicals, transportation equipment, foodManufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicals, foodWestern EuropeBlanc, Mt., 15,771 ft (4,807 m)Cazaux and Sanguinet Lake, 10 ft (3 m) below sea levelThe above information excludes overseas departments.

 33266GermanyFederal republicUniversal, over 18Berlin, GermanyRuhr area, Germany09German,TeutonicGermanEvangelical,Lutheran,Protestant,Roman CatholicEC,NATO,OECD,UNFrance,United States,Netherlands,ItalyManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Food,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentNorthern European   78,200,000   567   219 84%7670 99%  798,000,000,00010,200  137,854   357,04020021010051261026532117I061111100864111105027551112622504203196306375246Federal Republic of GermanyBerlin (designated), 3,115,473;  Bonn (de facto), 291,439German (Teutonic)GermanEvangelical and other Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 37%Christian Democratic Union, Christian Social Union, Social Democratic, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN16 statesMarkWestern European countries, U.S.Manufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicalsManufactures, machinery, petroleum, food, chemicals, transportation equipmentNorthern EuropeZugspitze Pk., 9,718 ft (2,963 m)Freepsum Lake, 7 ft (2 m) below sea levelData is unofficial.

 33272GibraltarDependent territory (U.K.)Universal adult00Italian,Maltese,Portuguese,Spanish,BritishEnglish,SpanishRoman Catholic,Anglican,Muslim,Jewish,HinduNoneUnited Kingdom,Morocco,Portugal,NetherlandsTobacco,Petroleum,WineManufactures,Fuel,FoodSouthwestern Europe       31,00013,478 5,167100%7571 99%      129,000,000 4,300        2         6.000000000111378530311409336411446268220968966408GibraltarGibraltar, 31,000Gibraltarian (mixed Italian, English, Maltese, Portuguese, and Spanish) 75%, British 14%English, SpanishRoman Catholic 75%, Anglican 9%, Muslim 8%, Jewish 2%, Hindu 1%Labor/Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights, Socialist LaborNoneNone+PoundU.K., Morocco, Portugal, NetherlandsTobacco, petroleum, wineManufactures, fuel, foodSouthwestern Europe (peninsula on Spain's southern coast)1,398 ft (426 m)Sea level

 33278GreeceRepublicUniversal, over 18Athens, Greece10Greek,TurkishGreekGreek Orthodox,MuslimEC,NATO,OECD,UNGermany,Italy,United States,Saudi ArabiaFood,Clothing,Petroleum,Textiles,Minerals,Crude materialsPetroleum,Manufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSoutheastern European   10,010,000   196    76 60%7672 91%   33,407,000,000 3,331   50,962   131,9901001106246408I061111151604791156444961161451563209932956664211Hellenic RepublicAthens, 885,737Greek 98%, Turkish 1%GreekGreek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1%New Democracy, Panhellenic Socialist Movement, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN51 departmentsDrachmaExports: Germany, Italy, U.S. Imports: Germany, Italy, Saudi ArabiaFood, clothing, petroleum, textiles, minerals and other crude materialsPetroleum, manufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicalsSoutheastern EuropeOlympus, Mt., 9,570 ft (2,917 m)Sea level

 33317HungaryRepublicUniversal, over 18Budapest, Hungary21Hungarian,MagyarHungarianRoman Catholic,Calvinist,LutheranCEMA,UN,Warsaw PactUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,GermanyManufactures,Machinery,Food,Transportation equipment,Chemicals,PetroleumManufactures,Machinery,Textile fibers,Crude materialsEastern European   10,565,000   294   114 56%7467 99%   80,100,000,000 7,504   35,920    93,03301010059242507I071111177254401181705761187511361213052936892250Republic of HungaryBudapest, 2,093,487Hungarian (Magyar) 99%HungarianRoman Catholic 68%, Calvinist 20%, Lutheran 5%Socialist, othersCEMA, UN, Warsaw Pact19 counties, 1 autonomous city+ForintU.S.S.R., GermanyManufactures, machinery, food, transportation equipment, chemicals, petroleumManufactures, machinery, textile fibers and other crude materialsEastern Europe, landlockedKekes, 3,330 ft (1,015 m)Tisza River valley, 259 ft (79 m)

 33320IcelandRepublicUniversal, over 1838Norwegian,CelticIcelandicLutheranNATO,OECD,UNUnited States,United Kingdom,Germany,DenmarkFish,Shellfish,Aluminum,ManufacturesManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Food,Chemicals,Crude materialsNorth Atlantic islands      254,000     6.4     2.5 89%8074100%    2,663,000,000   249   39,769   103,000000005I07111120129277120411635121051806216152587159182Republic of IcelandReykjavik, 88,745Icelander (mixed Norwegian and Celtic)IcelandicLutheran 95%, other Christian 3%Independence, Progressive, Social Democratic, othersNATO, OECD, UN23 counties, 14 independent townsKronaExports: U.S., U.K., Germany. Imports: Germany, U.K., DenmarkFish and shellfish, aluminum and other manufacturesManufactures, machinery, petroleum, food, chemicals, crude materialsNorth Atlantic islandHvannadalshnukur, 6,952 ft (2,119 m)Sea level

 33350IrelandRepublicUniversal, over 1814Celtic,BritishGaelic,EnglishRoman Catholic,AnglicanEC,OECD,UNUnited Kingdom,United States,GermanyMachinery,Food,Chemicals,ManufacturesMachinery,Manufactures,Chemicals,Petroleum,FoodNorthwestern European islands    3,536,000   130    50 57%7670 98%   18,394,000,000 5,117   27,137    70,285200018I0811112187441212229169712299316692189011187358240Republic of IrelandDublin, 525,882Irish (Celtic), EnglishEnglish, Irish GaelicRoman Catholic 93%, Anglican 3%Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, Labor, othersEC, OECD, UN26 countiesPound (punt)Exports: U.K., Germany, U.S. Imports: U.K., U.S., GermanyMachinery, food, chemicals, manufacturesMachinery, manufactures, chemicals, petroleum, foodNorthwestern European island (five-sixths of island of Ireland)Carrauntoohil, 3,406 ft (1,038 m)Sea level

 33353Isle of ManSelf-governing territory (U.K.)Universal, over 2100Manx,BritishEnglish,GaelicAnglican,Roman Catholic,MethodistUnited KingdomTextiles,Fish,ShellfishWood,Fertilizer,FishNorthwestern European islands       67,000   303   117 48%      278,000,000 4,149      221       57200000000112468332212501073612575179923029976198Isle of ManDouglas, 20,368Manx, BritishEnglish, Manx GaelicAnglican, Roman Catholic, MethodistNone17 parishes+PoundU.K.Textiles, fish, shellfishWood, fertilizer, fishNorthwestern European islandSnaefell, 2,037 ft (621 m)Sea level

 33359ItalyRepublicUniversal, over 18Milan, ItalyRome, Italy07Italian,LatinItalianRoman CatholicEC,NATO,OECD,UNGermany,France,United StatesClothing,Manufactures,Machinery,ChemicalsPetroleum,Iron and steel,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,ChemicalsSouthern European   57,625,000   495   191 67%7871 97%  358,669,000,000 6,299  116,324   301,2772002003213451064030525I0911112656550512707599112807114732305313017642233Italian RepublicRome, 2,830,569Italian (Latin)ItalianRoman Catholic 99%Christian Democratic, Communist, Socialist, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN20 regionsLiraGermany, France, U.S.Clothing and other manufactures, machinery, chemicalsPetroleum, iron and steel and other manufactures, machinery, food, chemicalsSouthern EuropeBlanc, Mt. (Mt. Bianco), 15,771 ft (4,807 m)Sea level

 33412LiechtensteinConstitutional monarchyUniversal adult00Alemannic,Swiss,GermanGermanRoman Catholic,ProtestantNoneSwitzerlandMachinery,Transportation equipment,Manufactures,Metals,ChemicalsMachinery,Transportation equipment,Manufactures,MetalsCentral European       28,000   452   175 24%7465100%      710,000,00026,296       62       160000003I11011129567583130155682130842909243778078988Principality of LiechtensteinVaduz, 4,920Liechtensteiner (Alemannic) 66%, Swiss 15%, Austrian 7%, German 4%GermanRoman Catholic 83%, Protestant 7%Fatherland Union, Progressive Citizens'None11 communesSwiss francSwitzerlandMachinery and transportation equipment, manufactures, metals, chemicalsMachinery and transportation equipment, manufactures, metalsCentral Europe, landlockedVorder-Grauspitz, 8,527 ft (2,599 m)Ruggleller Riet, 1,411 ft (430 m)

 33418LuxembourgConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 1800Celtic,French,GermanFrench,Luxembourgish,German,EnglishRoman Catholic,Jewish,ProtestantEC,NATO,OECD,UNGermany,Belgium,FranceIron and steel productsMinerals,Metals,Foodstuffs,MachineryWestern European      381,000   382   147 81%7468 99%    3,567,000,000 9,773      998     2,586000004I110111317714071321835051326937312447719179268Grand Duchy of LuxembourgLuxembourg, 78,924Luxembourger (mixed Celtic, French, and German)French, Luxembourgish, German, EnglishRoman Catholic 97%, Jewish and Protestant 3%Christian Socialist, Liberal, Socialist Workers, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN3 districtsFrancGermany, Belgium, FranceIron and steel productsMinerals, metals, foodstuffs, machineryWestern Europe, landlockedBuurgplaatz, 1,834 ft (559 m)Confluence of Moselle and Syre rivers, 427 ft (130 m)

 33442MaltaRepublicUniversal, over 1841Arab,Sicilian,Norman,Spanish,Italian,BritishMaltese,EnglishRoman CatholicCW,UNGermany,United Kingdom,ItalyClothing,Eyeglasses,Manufactures,MachineryTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,Petroleum,ChemicalsMediterranean islands      347,000 2,844 1,098 85%7469 88%    1,017,000,000 2,825      122       31600000001113343931913376357513434392924683979498Republic of MaltaValletta, 9,263Maltese (mixed Arab, Sicilian, Norman, Spanish, Italian, and English)English, MalteseRoman Catholic 98%Labor, NationalistCW, UN6 regionsLiraExports: Germany, U.K., Italy. Imports: Italy, U.K., GermanyClothing, eyeglasses, and other manufactures; machineryTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, food, petroleum, chemicalsMediterranean island830 ft (253 m)Sea level

 33478MonacoConstitutional monarchyUniversal adult00French,Monegasque,Italian,British,Belgian,SwissFrench,English,Italian,MonegasqueRoman CatholicNoneSouthern European       29,00041,42915,263100% 99%        1         1.90002I12010135288393135686873136564508247088879738Principality of MonacoMonaco, 27,063French 47%, Monegasque 17%, Italian 16%, English 4%, Belgian 2%, Swiss 1%French, English, Italian, MonegasqueRoman Catholic 95%Action, Democractic Union Movement, National and Democratic Union, SocialistNone3 communesFrench francSouthern Europe (on the southeastern coast of France)459 ft (140 m)Sea level

 33508NetherlandsConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 1816Dutch,Scandinavian,French,Celtic,IndonesianDutchRoman Catholic,Dutch Reformed,ProtestantEC,NATO,OECD,UNGermany,Belgium,France,United KingdomManufactures,Chemicals,Food,Petroleum,Machinery,Natural gasManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Oil seeds,Crude materialsWestern European   14,825,000   919   355 88%8073 99%  124,983,000,000 8,640   16,133    41,785200007I1301113709340013749867513817811892481733080028Kingdom of the NetherlandsAmsterdam (designated), 679,140; The Hague (seat of government), 443,961Dutch (mixed Scandinavian, French, and Celtic) 99%, Indonesian and others 1%DutchRoman Catholic 40%, Dutch Reformed and other Protestant 31%Christian Democratic Appeal, Labor, Liberal, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN12 provincesGuilderExports: Germany, Belgium, France. Imports: Germany, Belgium, U.K.Manufactures, chemicals, food, petroleum, machinery, natural gasManufactures, machinery, petroleum, oil seeds and other crude materialsWestern EuropeVaalserberg, 1,053 ft (321 m)Prins Alexander polder, 22 ft (7 m) below sea level

 33568Norway (incl. Svalbard and Jan Mayen)Constitutional monarchyUniversal, over 1805Scandinavian,LappicNorwegian,LappLutheran,Protestant,Roman CatholicNATO,OECD,UNUnited Kingdom,Germany,SwedenPetroleum,Natural gas,Aluminum,Manufactures,ShipsManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Crude materials,ChemicalsNorthern European    4,202,000    28    11 73%8073 99%   58,371,000,00014,065  149,412   386,975100006I13111139383418139806579140390949251942828057249Kingdom of NorwayOslo, 448,747Norwegian (Scandinavian), LappicNorwegian, LappLutheran 94%, other Protestant and Roman Catholic 4%Center, Christian People's, Conservative, Labor, othersNATO, OECD, UN19 countiesKroneExports: U.K., Germany, Sweden. Imports: Sweden, Germany, U.K.Petroleum, natural gas, aluminum and other manufactures, ships and boatsManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, crude materials, chemicalsNorthern EuropeGlittertinden, 8,110 ft (2,472 m)Sea levelThe above information includes Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

 33613PolandRepublicUniversal, over 1813Polish,Slavic,Teutonic,Ukrainian,ByelorussianPolishRoman CatholicCEMA,UN,Warsaw PactUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,Germany,Czechoslovakia,GermanyMachinery,Manufactures,Coal,Transportation equipment,Crude materialsMachinery,Manufactures,Petroleum,Crude materials,Food,ChemicalsEastern European   37,840,000   313   121 61%7567 99%  240,600,000,000 6,493  120,728   312,683010011I14111141355371141731669142405961254925248322159Republic of PolandWarsaw, 1,664,700Polish (mixed Slavic and Teutonic) 99%, Ukrainian, ByelorussianPolishRoman Catholic 95%Solidarity, United Workers'CEMA, UN, Warsaw Pact49 provinces+ZlotyExports: U.S.S.R., Germany, Czechoslovakia. Imports: U.S.S.R., GermanyMachinery, manufactures, coal, transportation equipment, crude materialsMachinery, manufactures, petroleum, crude materials, food, chemicalsEastern EuropeRysy, 8,199 ft (2,499 m)Raczki Elblaskie, 6 ft (2 m) below sea level

 33616PortugalRepublicUniversal, over 18Lisbon, Portugal00Portuguese,BlackPortugueseRoman Catholic,ProtestantEC,NATO,OECD,UNGermany,United States,France,United KingdomClothing,Manufactures,Machinery,Crude materials,ChemicalsPetroleum,Manufactures,Machinery,Crude materials,Food,ChemicalsSouthwestern Europe   10,495,000   296   114 32%7568 71%   20,687,000,000 2,055   35,516    91,98510011011429904I151111433844321438215861444121700260342218499187Portuguese RepublicLisbon, 807,167Portuguese (Mediterranean), blackPortugueseRoman Catholic 97%, Protestant 1%Democratic Renewal, Social Democratic, Socialist, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN18 districts, 2 autonomous regionsEscudoExports: Germany, U.S., France. Imports: Germany, U.K., FranceClothing and other manufactures, machinery, crude materials, chemicalsPetroleum, manufactures, machinery, crude materials, food, chemicalsSouthwestern EuropePico Point, Pico I., 7,713 ft (2,351 m)Sea level

 33640RomaniaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1835Latin,Thracian,Slavic,Celtic,Hungarian,GermanRomanian,Hungarian,GermanRomanian Orthodox,Roman CatholicCEMA,UN,Warsaw PactUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,Italy,Germany,Iran,EgyptMachinery,Transportation equipment,Fuel,Minerals,MetalsFuel,Minerals,Metals,Machinery,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsEastern European   23,210,000   253    98 49%7368 96%  123,700,000,000 5,411   91,699   237,500010009I151111461294641465986431472461623262725018703236RomaniaBucharest, 1,989,823Romanian (mixed Latin, Thracian, Slavic, and Celtic) 89%, Hungarian 8%, German 2%Romanian, Hungarian, GermanRomanian Orthodox 80%, Roman Catholic 6%National Salvation FrontCEMA, UN, Warsaw Pact40 counties, 1 municipality+LeuExports: U.S.S.R., Italy, Germany. Imports: U.S.S.R., Iran, EgyptMachinery and transportation equipment; fuel, minerals, and metalsFuel, minerals, and metals; machinery and transportation equipment; chemicalsEastern EuropeMoldoveanu, 8,343 ft (2,543 m)Sea level

 33664San MarinoRepublicUniversal adult00Latin,Adriatic,Teutonic,ItalianItalianRoman CatholicNoneItalyBuilding materials,Wood,Food,Wine,Hides,CeramicsManufacturesSouthern European       24,000 1,000   393 74% 96%       24        6100000001114888932714922159214981862426793989598Republic of San MarinoSan Marino, 4,137Sanmarinese (mixed Latin, Adriatic, and Teutonic), ItalianItalianRoman CatholicChristian Democratic, Communist, Socialist, Socialist UnityNone9 municipalitiesItalian liraItalyBuilding materials, wood, food, wine, hides, ceramicsManufacturesSouthern Europe, landlockedTitano, Mt., 2,425 ft (739 m)174 ft (53 m)

 33718SpainConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 18Barcelona, SpainMadrid, Spain00Spanish,Mediterranean,TeutonicSpanish,Catalan,Galician,BasqueRoman CatholicEC,NATO,OECD,UNFrance,United States,GermanyManufactures,Transportation equipment,Machinery,Food,PetroleumPetroleum,Machinery,Manufactures,Crude materials,FoodSouthwestern Europe   39,520,000   203    78 76%7871 93%  164,254,000,000 4,265  194,885   504,7500202023693610130053012I161111504575801510426781517251339268177448982253Spanish StateMadrid, 3,200,234Spanish (mixed Mediterranean and Teutonic)Spanish (Castilian), Catalan, Galician, BasqueRoman Catholic 99%Popular, Social Democratic Center, Socialist Workers, othersEC, NATO, OECD, UN50 provincesPesetaExports: France, U.S., Germany. Imports: U.S., Germany, FranceManufactures, transportation equipment, machinery, food, petroleum, chemicalsPetroleum, machinery, manufactures, crude materials, foodSouthwestern EuropeTeide Peak, Tenerife I., 12,198 ft (3,718 m)Sea level

 33736SwedenConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 1825Scandinavian,Finnish,LappicSwedishLutheran,Church of Sweden,Roman CatholicOECD,UNUnited States,Germany,Norway,United States,United KingdomPaper,Manufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,WoodManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentNorthern European    8,503,000    49    19 83%7973 99%  100,247,000,00012,027  173,732   449,964100008I160111530804011534869651544569722757733892519Kingdom of SwedenStockholm, 663,217Swedish (Scandinavian) 92%, Finnish, LappicSwedishLutheran (Church of Sweden) 94%, Roman Catholic 2%Moderate, Liberal, Social Democratic, othersOECD, UN24 countiesKronaExports: U.S., Germany, Norway. Imports: Germany, U.K., U.S.Paper and other manufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, woodManufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicals, transportation equipmentNorthern EuropeKebne, Mt., 6,926 ft (2,111 m)Sea level

 33739SwitzerlandRepublicUniversal, over 2003German,French,Italian,RomanschSwiss German,German,French,Italian,RomanschRoman Catholic,ProtestantOECDGermany,United States,France,ItalyWatches,Manufactures,Machinery,ChemicalsManufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Petroleum,Transportation equipmentCentral European    6,623,000   415   160 58%8073 99%   92,776,000,00014,306   15,943    41,293010008I16111155449404155858534156397949279365099281229Swiss ConfederationBern, 137,134German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1%German, French, Italian, RomanschRoman Catholic 48%, Protestant 44%Christian Democratic People's, People's, Radical Democratic, Social Democratic, othersOECD26 cantonsFrancExports: Germany, U.S., France. Imports: Germany, France, ItalyWatches and other manufactures, machinery, chemicalsManufactures, machinery, chemicals, petroleum, transportation equipmentCentral Europe, landlockedRosa, Monte (Dufourspitze), 15,203 ft (4,634 m)Lake Maggiore, 633 ft (193 m)

 33790United KingdomConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 18Liverpool, United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom00British,Scottish,Irish,WelshEnglish,Welsh,GaelicAnglican,Roman Catholic,Presbyterian,MethodistCW,EC,NATO,OECD,UNUnited States,Germany,FranceManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Petroleum,FoodNorthwestern European islands   57,335,000   608   235 92%7771 99%  454,540,000,000 8,111   94,248   244,10020021080640520109912627I19111157370580157955119515915511642846916109534290United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandLondon, England, 6,851,400English 82%, Scottish 10%, Irish 2%, Welsh 2%English, Welsh, GaelicAnglican 45%, Roman Catholic 9%, Presbyterian 3%, Methodist 1%Conservative, Labor, Liberal, Social and Liberal Democratic, othersCW, EC, NATO, OECD, UN4 political divisions (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales)Pound sterlingExports: U.S., Germany, France. Imports: Germany, U.S., FranceManufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicals, transportation equipmentManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum, food, chemicalsNorthwestern European islandsNevis, Ben, Scotland, 4,406 ft (1,343 m)Holme Fen, England, 9 ft (3 m) below sea level

 33805Vatican CityEcclesiastical city-stateRoman Catholic cardinals 80 yrs or less00Italian,SwissItalian,LatinRoman CatholicNoneSouthern European          800 4,000 2,000100%100%      0.2         0.4000002I20011160341499160845375161225660301014598468State of the Vatican CityVatican City, 700Italian, SwissItalian, LatinRoman CatholicNoneNoneNoneItalian liraSouthern Europe, landlocked (within the city of Rome, Italy)249 ft (76 m)62 ft (19 m)

 33865YugoslaviaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1812Serbian,Croatian,Bosnian,Slovene,Albanian,MacedonianSerbo-Croatian,Macedonian,Slovene,Albanian,HungarianEastern Orthodox,Roman Catholic,Muslim,ProtestantUNUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,Italy,GermanyShoes,Manufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsMachinery,Petroleum,Manufactures,Chemicals,Crude materialsEastern European   23,765,000   241    93 46%7468 91%   44,238,000,000 1,917   98,766   255,804100009I201111619054411623516061629621579301665339874232Socialist Federal Republic of YugoslaviaBelgrade, 936,200Serbian 36%, Croatian 20%, Bosnian 9%, Slovene 8%, Albanian 8%, Macedonian 6%Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovene, Albanian, HungarianEastern Orthodox 50%, Roman Catholic 30%, Muslim 10%, Protestant 1%League of CommunistsUN6 socialist republicsDinarExports: U.S.S.R., Italy, Germany. Imports: U.S.S.R., Germany, ItalyShoes and other manufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicalsMachinery, petroleum, manufactures, chemicals, crude materialsEastern EuropeTriglav, 9,393 ft (2,863 m)Sea level

 44006AfghanistanSocialist republicUniversal, over 1859Pathan,Tajik,Uzbek,HazaraDari,Pashto,Uzbek,TurkmenSunni Muslim,Shiite MuslimUNUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,Pakistan,India,JapanNatural gas,Dried fruit,CarpetsAutomobiles,Petroleum,Textiles,SugarSouthern Asian   15,210,000    60    23 19%3737 20%    3,520,000,000   240  251,826   652,225010014I01011164562440165007566165578113230720972101278Republic of AfghanistanKabul, 972,836Pathan 50%, Tajik 25%, Uzbek 9%, Hazara 9%Dari, Pashto, Uzbek, TurkmenSunni Muslim 74%, Shiite Muslim 15%People's DemocraticUN29 provinces+AfghaniExports: U.S.S.R., Pakistan, India.  Imports: U.S.S.R., JapanNatural gas, dried fruit, carpetsAutomobiles, petroleum, textiles, sugarSouthern Asia, landlockedNowshak, 24,557 ft (7,485 m)Amu Darya River valley, 850 ft (259 m)

 44060BahrainMonarchyNone00Bahraini,Asian,ArabArabic,English,Farsi,UrduMuslim,ChristianAL,UNUnited Arab Emirates,Singapore,Japan,United States,United KingdomRefined petroleum,Chemicals,AluminumCrude petroleum,Machinery,Manufactured goods,Transportation equipmentSouthwestern Asian      478,000 1,790   692 82%7167 63%    5,133,000,00012,369      267       691000000011166727470167202631167838445317099101528State of BahrainManama, Bahrain I., 108,684Bahraini 68%, Asian 25%, other Arab 4%, European 3%Arabic, English, Farsi, UrduMuslim 85%, Christian 7%NoneAL, UN12 regionsDinarExports: United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan.  Imports: U.S., Japan, U.K.Refined petroleum, chemicals, aluminumCrude petroleum, machinery, manufactured goods, transportation equipmentSouthwestern Asian islands (in Persian Gulf)Dukhan, Mount al-, Bahrain I., 440 ft (134 m)Sea level

 44061BangladeshRepublicUniversal, over 1800BengaliBengali,EnglishMuslim,HinduCW,UNUnited States,Japan,SingaporeTextiles,Shellfish,Food,Clothing,Jute,LeatherIron and steel,Manufactures,Petroleum,Machinery,Food,ChemicalsSouthern Asian  107,510,000 1,934   747 12%4748 29%   17,204,000,000   170   55,598   143,998000001I0201116830343816874653116928214923173842101808People's Republic of BangladeshDhaka, 1,850,000Bengali 98%Bengali, EnglishMuslim 84%, Hindu 15%Awami League, Jamaat-e-Islami, Jatiya, othersCW, UN4 divisionsTakaExports: U.S., Japan. Imports: Japan, U.S., SingaporeTextiles, shellfish and other food, clothing, jute, leatherIron and steel and other manufactures, petroleum, machinery, food, chemicalsSouthern AsiaReng Mtn., 3,140 ft (957 m)Sea level

 44078BhutanMonarchyOne vote per family00Bhotia,NepaleseDzongkha,Tibetan,NepaleseBuddhist,HinduUNIndiaCement,Forestry products,FoodFuel,Rice,Tires,Machinery,ManufacturesSouthern Asian    1,550,000    86    33  5%4946  5%      187,000,000   130   17,954    46,500000001I020111707906911714865581720498733179637102048Kingdom of BhutanThimbu, 12,000Bhotia 60%, Nepalese 25%, indigenous 15%Dzongkha, Tibetan and Nepalese dialectsBuddhist 75%, Hindu 25%NoneUN18 districtsNgultrum, Indian rupeeIndiaCement, forestry products, foodFuel, rice, tires, machinery and manufacturesSouthern Asia, landlockedKula Kangri, 24,783 ft (7,554 m)Manas River valley, 318 ft (97 m)

 44095BruneiMonarchyNone00Malay,Chinese,TamilMalay,English,ChineseMuslim,Buddhist,Roman CatholicASEAN,CW,UNJapan,Singapore,Thailand,United StatesPetroleum,Natural gasManufactures,Machinery,Food,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSoutheastern Asian      253,000   114    44 58%7370 78%    3,032,000,00013,782    2,226     5,765000000011172938410173353295173653334318499102288Negara Brunei DarussalamBandar Seri Begawan, 63,868Malay 65%, Chinese 20%, indigenous 8%, Tamil 3%Malay, English, ChineseMuslim 63%, Buddhist 14%, Roman Catholic and other Christian 10%National UnitedASEAN, CW, UN4 districtsDollarExports: Japan, Singapore, Thailand. Imports: Singapore, Japan, U.S.Petroleum, natural gasManufactures, machinery, food, transportation equipment, chemicalsSoutheastern Asia (island of Borneo)Pagon, Mt., 6,070 ft (1,850 m)Sea level

 44101Burma (Myanmar)Provisional military governmentUniversal, over 1844Bamar,Shan,Kayin,RakhineBurmese (Myanmar)Buddhist,MuslimUNSingapore,Western European countries,ChinaTeak,Hardwoods,Rice,Grains,Metals,MineralsMachinery,Transportation equipment,Building materialsSoutheastern Asian   40,865,000   156    60 24%5956 67%    6,812,000,000   185  261,228   676,577100009I121111740125331745506781752338503188355210261205Socialist Republic of the Union of BurmaRangoon (Yangon), 2,458,712Bamar (Burmese) 69%, Shan 9%, Kayin 6%, Rakhine 5%Burmese (Myanmar), indigenousBuddhist 89%, Muslim 4%, Christian 5%National League for Democracy, National Unity Party, othersUN7 divisions, 7 statesKyatExports: Singapore, Western European countries, China. Imports: Japan, Western European countries, SingaporeTeak and hardwoods, rice and other grains, metals, mineralsMachinery and transportation equipment, building materialsSoutheastern AsiaHkakabo, Mt., 19,295 ft (5,881 m)Sea level

 44157ChinaSocialist republicUniversal, over 18Beijing, ChinaShanghai, China33Han Chinese,Zhuang,Hui,Uygur,Yi,Miao,Manchu,TibetanChinese (Mandarin),Chinese (Cantonese),ChineseConfucian,Taoist,Buddhist,MuslimUNHong Kong,Japan,United StatesTextiles,Manufactures,Petroleum,Food,Crude materialsManufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Wood,Crude materialsEastern Asian1,092,100,000   296   114 21%6967 66%  262,000,000,000   2513,689,631 9,556,1003102111292422139623617I0311117609871017681362817744616983245076910481241People's Republic of ChinaPeking (Beijing), 5,860,000Han Chinese 93%, Zhuang, Hui, Uygur, Yi, Miao, Manchu, Tibetan, othersChinese dialectsConfucian, Taoist, Buddhist, MuslimCommunistUN22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 3 municipalities,+YuanExports: Hong Kong, Japan, U.S. Imports: Japan, U.S., Hong KongTextiles and other manufactures, petroleum, food, crude materialsManufactures, machinery, chemicals, wood and other crude materialsEastern AsiaEverest, Mt., 29,028 ft (8,848 m)Turfan Depression, 505 ft (154 m) below sea levelThe above information excludes Taiwan.

 44181CyprusRepublicUniversal, over 1800GreekGreek,EnglishGreek OrthodoxCW,UNUnited Kingdom,Lebanon,Libya,Italy,JapanClothing,Shoes,Fruit,Vegetables,Machinery,Petroleum,ManufacturesTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Food,Motor vehiclesMediterranean islands      524,000   230    89 50%7672 89%    2,337,000,000 3,462    2,276     5,896000002I0411117916026517943052117995656332357210738230Republic of CyprusNicosia, 48,221GreekGreek, EnglishGreek OrthodoxDemocratic, Democratic Rally, Progressive Party of the Working PeopleCW, UN6 districtsPoundExports: U.K., Lebanon, Libya. Imports: U.K., Italy, JapanClothing and shoes, fruit and vegetables, machinery, petroleum, manufacturesTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, petroleum, food, motor vehiclesSouthern part of the island of CyprusOlympus, 6,401 ft (1,951 m)Sea level

 44183Cyprus, NorthRepublic00Turkish,Greek,MaroniteTurkishSunni MuslimTurkey,United Kingdom,GermanyFood,Livestock,Manufactured goods,Crude materialsManufactured goods,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Mineral fuelsMediterranean islands      173,000   134    52      185,000,000 1,156    1,295     3,3550000000011800352991803393041806481164333309109918Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusNicosia, 37,400Turkish 99%, Greek, Maronite, and others 1%TurkishSunni MuslimCommunal Liberation, National Unity, Republican Turkish, RevivalNoneTurkish liraTurkey, U.K., GermanyFood and livestock, manufactured goods, crude materialsManufactured goods, machinery and transportation equipment, mineral fuelsNorthern part of the island of Cyprus3,360 ft (1,024 m)

 44314Hong KongDependent territory (U.K.)Professional or skilled personsVictoria, Hong Kong32ChineseChinese (Cantonese),Chinese,EnglishBuddhist,Taoist,ChristianNoneUnited States,China,JapanClothing,Textiles,Photographic equipment,Toys,ManufacturesTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,ChemicalsEastern Asian    5,888,00014,222 5,493 92%7873 77%   34,186,000,000 6,290      414     1,07201010058454910I0700118183127718211360718272564733358363110188Hong KongVictoria, Hong Kong I., 1,183,621Chinese 95%Chinese (Cantonese), EnglishBuddhist and Taoist 90%, Christian 10%NoneNone19 districtsDollarExports: U.S., China. Imports: China, Japan, U.S.Clothing, textiles, photographic equipment, toys, and other manufacturesTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, food, chemicalsEastern Asia (islands and mainland on Chinese coast)Tai Mo Shan, 3,140 ft (957 m)Sea level

 44332IndiaRepublicUniversal, over 21Bombay, IndiaCalcutta, IndiaDelhi, India29Indo-Aryan,Dravidian,MongolHindi,English,Hindustani,MalayalamHindu,Muslim,Christian,SikhCW,UNUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,United States,Japan,Iran,GermanyClothing,Manufactures,Food,Crude materials,Machinery,ChemicalsPetroleum,Iron,Steel,Manufactures,Machinery,ChemicalsSouthern Asian  841,750,000   680   263 26%5556 41%  196,904,000,000   2611,237,062 3,203,975300320262145109504701047618319I0711118338777118416377618494415773373682411041251Republic of IndiaNew Delhi, 273,036Indo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid and other 3%English, Hindi, Hindustani, indigenousHindu 83%, Muslim 11%, Christian 2%, Sikh 2%Congress, Communist/Marxist, Telugu Desam, othersCW, UN25 states, 7 union territoriesRupeeExports: U.S.S.R., U.S., Japan. Imports: Iran, U.S., GermanyClothing and other manufactures, food, crude materials, machinery, chemicalsPetroleum, iron and steel and other manufactures, machinery, chemicalsSouthern AsiaKanchenjunga, 28,208 ft (8,598 m)Sea levelThe above information includes part of Jammu and Kashmir.

 44338IndonesiaRepublicUniversal, over 18 or marriedJakarta, Indonesia01Javanese,Sundanese,Madurese,MalayIndonesian,Javanese,Sundanese,MadureseMuslim,Protestant,Catholic,HinduASEAN,OPEC,UNJapan,United States,SingaporePetroleum,Natural gas,Rubber,Crude materials,ManufacturesMachinery,Petroleum,Chemicals,Iron and steel,ManufacturesSoutheastern Asian  189,460,000   256    99 25%5552 67%   85,081,000,000   512  741,101 1,919,44301010056749518I081111865406081871538931880518443457986611311184Republic of IndonesiaJakarta, Java I., 6,503,449Javanese 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese 8%, coastal Malay 8%Indonesian, Javanese, Sundanese, Madurese, other indigenousMuslim 87%, Protestant 7%, Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%Democratic, Golkar, United DevelopmentASEAN, OPEC, UN27 provincesRupiahJapan, U.S., SingaporePetroleum, natural gas, rubber and other crude materials, manufacturesMachinery, petroleum, chemicals, iron and steel and other manufacturesSoutheastern Asian islandsJaya Pk., New Guinea I., 16,503 ft (5,030 m)Sea level

 44344IranRepublicUniversal, over 15Tehran, Iran00Persian,Turkish,Iranian,KurdishFarsi,Turkish,Kurdish,Arabic,English,FrenchShiite Muslim,Sunni MuslimOPEC,UNJapan,Turkey,Syria,Italy,Germany,United KingdomPetroleum,Carpets,Fruit,Nuts,CementMachinery,Military supplies,Food,PharmaceuticalsSouthwestern Asian   55,280,000    87    34 52%5757 37%  168,100,000,000 3,778  636,296 1,648,00010010048442611I0811118890972018963486519050419033545956511509224Islamic Republic of IranTehran, 5,734,199Persian 63%, Turkish 18%, other Iranian 13%, Kurdish 3%Farsi, Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, English, FrenchShiite Muslim 93%, Sunni Muslim 5%NoneOPEC, UN24 provincesRialExports: Japan, Turkey, Syria, Italy. Imports: Germany, Japan, U.K.Petroleum, carpets, fruit and nuts, cementMachinery, military supplies, food, pharmaceuticalsSouthwestern AsiaDemavend, Mt., 18,606 ft (5,671 m)Caspian Sea, 92 ft (28 m) below sea level

 44347IraqRepublicUniversal adult00Arab,Kurdish,Turkoman,AssyrianArabic,Kurdish,Assyrian,ArmenianShiite Muslim,Sunni MuslimAL,OPEC,UNPakistan,United Arab Emirates,Greece,Japan,Germany,ItalyFood,Fuel,Chemicals,Manufactured goodsMachinery,Transportation equipment,Manufactures,Chemicals,FoodSouthwestern Asian   17,745,000   105    40 71%6362 45%   42,338,000,000 3,144  169,235   438,317010008I0811119242134119276751619328813293603844911747244Republic of IraqBaghdad, 2,200,000Arab 75%-80%; Kurdish 15-20%; Turkoman, Assyrian, or other 5%Arabic, Kurdish, Assyrian, ArmenianShiite Muslim 60-65%, Sunni Muslim 32-37%, Christian and others 3%Baath, Democratic, RepublicanAL, OPEC, UN18 provincesDinarExports: Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Greece. Imports: Japan, Germany, ItalyFood, fuel, chemicals, manufactured goodsMachinery and transportation equipment, manufactures, chemicals, foodSouthwestern Asia11,834 ft (3,607 m)Sea level

 44356IsraelRepublicUniversal, over 1820Jewish,ArabHebrew,Arabic,English,YiddishJewish,Muslim,DruzeUNUnited States,United Kingdom,Germany,BelgiumDiamonds,Manufactures,Chemicals,Fruit,FoodManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Chemicals,FoodSouthwestern Asian    4,460,000   556   215 90%7673 88%   24,559,000,000 5,889    8,019    20,770100020I09111194633599195237742195984176436503110712007215State of IsraelJerusalem, 468,900Jewish 83%, Arab and others 17%Hebrew, Arabic, English, YiddishJewish 82%, Muslim 14%, Christian 2%, Druze 2%Labor Alignment, Likud, othersUN6 districtsShekelExports: U.S., U.K., Germany. Imports: U.S., Belgium, GermanyDiamonds and other manufactures, chemicals, fruit and other foodManufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicals, foodSouthwestern AsiaMeron, Mt., 3,963 ft (1,208 m)Dead Sea, 1,312 ft (400 m) below sea levelThe above information excludes the Golan Heights, West Bank, and Gaza Strip.

 44368JapanConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 20Osaka, JapanTokyo, Japan08Japanese,KoreanJapaneseBuddhist,ShintoOECD,UNUnited States,China,Saudi Arabia,IndonesiaMachinery,Motor vehicles,Transportation equipment,ManufacturesFuels,Minerals,Crude materials,Manufactures,Food,MachineryEastern Asian  123,350,000   846   326 77%8074 99%1,325,203,000,00011,025  145,870   377,8012002106045101095734921I101111977634581982261069199300159037625116812237228JapanTokyo, Honshu I., 8,353,674Japanese 99%, KoreanJapaneseBuddhist and ShintoClean Government (Komeito), Democratic Socialist, Liberal Democratic, Socialist, othersOECD, UN47 prefecturesYenExports: U.S., China. Imports: U.S., Saudi Arabia, IndonesiaMachinery, motor vehicles and other transportation equipment, manufacturesFuels, minerals and other crude materials, manufactures, food, machineryEastern Asian islandsFuji, Mt., Honshu I., 12,388 ft (3,776 m)Hachiro-gata reclamation area, Honshu I., 13 ft (4 m) below sea level

 44374Jordan (excl. West Bank)Constitutional monarchyUniversal, over 2000Arab,Circassian,ArmenianArabicSunni MuslimAL,UNIraq,Saudi Arabia,India,United States,JapanFertilizer,Chemicals,Manufactures,Vegetables,FoodManufactures,Petroleum,Food,Machinery,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSouthwestern Asian    3,011,000    86    33 64%6662 65%    4,067,000,000 1,643   35,135    91,000000001I1001120090652920144076720221214333882739124998Hashemite Kingdom of JordanAmman, 777,500Arab 98%, Circassian 1%, Armenian 1%ArabicSunni Muslim 95%, Christian 5%Muslim BrotherhoodAL, UN8 governoratesDinarExports: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, India. Imports: Saudi Arabia, U.S., JapanFertilizer, chemicals, manufactures, vegetables and other foodManufactures, petroleum, food, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicalsSouthwestern AsiaRamm, Mt., 5,755 ft (1,754 m)Dead Sea, 1,312 ft (400 m) below sea levelThe above information excludes the West Bank.

 44110Kampuchea (Cambodia)Socialist republicNone39Khmer,ChineseKhmer,FrenchBuddhist,Animist,MuslimUNVietnam,Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,Eastern European countries,Japan,IndiaRubber,Rice,Pepper,WoodFoodSoutheastern Asian    8,153,000   117    45 11%4542 48%   69,898   181,035010008I10011203675574204254550204809170338896539125378State of CambodiaPhnom Penh, 700,000Khmer 90%, Chinese 5%Khmer, FrenchBuddhist 95%, Animist, MuslimPeople's RevolutionaryUN20 provincesRielVietnam, U.S.S.R., Eastern European countries, Japan, IndiaRubber, rice, pepper, woodFoodSoutheastern AsiaAoral, Mt., 5,948 ft (1,813 m)Sea level

 44389Korea, NorthSocialist republicUniversal, over 1700KoreanKoreanShamanist,Chondoist,BuddhistNoneUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,China,Eastern European countries,JapanMinerals,Metal products,Food,ManufacturesPetroleum,Machinery,Coal,GrainEastern Asian   19,855,000   490   189 64%7165 95%   24,000,000,000 1,209   46,540   120,5381000001112065344822070216962077225339457912567167Democratic People's Republic of KoreaPyongyang, 1,283,000Korean 100%KoreanShamanist, Chondoist, BuddhistWorkers'None9 provinces, 4 special cities+WonU.S.S.R., China, Eastern European countries, JapanMinerals, metal products, food, manufacturesPetroleum, machinery, coal, grainEastern AsiaPaektu, Mt., 9,003 ft (2,744 m)Sea level

 44392Korea, SouthRepublicUniversal, over 20Seoul, South Korea17KoreanKoreanShamanist,Christian,Buddhist,Confucian,ChondoistNoneUnited States,JapanClothing,Manufactures,Machinery,ShipsMachinery,Petroleum,Manufactures,Crude materials,ShipsEastern Asian   42,590,000 1,114   430 65%7165 88%   86,180,000,000 2,037   38,230    99,01610011032168808I10011207797421208223503208731223339488290127568Republic of KoreaSeoul, 9,646,000KoreanKoreanShamanist, Christian, Buddhist, Confucian, ChondoistDemocratic Justice, Peace and Democracy, Reunification Democratic, othersNone13 provincesWonU.S., JapanClothing and other manufactures, machinery, ships and boatsMachinery, petroleum, manufactures, crude materials, ships and boatsEastern AsiaHalla, Mt., 6,398 ft (1,950 m)Sea level

 44395KuwaitConstitutional monarchyLimited adult male00Kuwaiti,Arab,Asian,IranianArabic,EnglishSunni Muslim,Shiite MuslimAL,OPEC,UNJapan,Iraq,Italy,Germany,United StatesPetroleum,ManufacturesManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,FoodSouthwestern Asian    1,971,000   286   111 94%7470 68%   19,744,000,00010,878    6,880    17,818000003I10011210980472211457469211931102139794126127808State of KuwaitKuwait, 44,335Kuwaiti 40%, other Arab 39%, Southern Asian 9%, Iranian 4%Arabic, EnglishSunni Muslim 45%, Shiite Muslim 30%, Christian 6%NoneAL, OPEC, UN4 governoratesDinarExports: Japan, Iraq, Italy. Imports: Japan, Germany, U.S.Petroleum, manufacturesManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, foodSouthwestern Asia951 ft (290 m)Sea level

 44398LaosSocialist republicUniversal, over 1855Lao,Thai,Phoutheung,Miao,Hmong,YaoLao,French,ThaiBuddhist,AnimistUNThailand,Malaysia,Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,Japan,FranceWood,Tin,CoffeeRice,Food,Petroleum,Machinery,Transportation equipmentSoutheastern Asian    3,980,000    44    17 16%5148 85%      765,000,000   190   91,429   236,800000008I11011212966366213337507213849125039934334128028Lao People's Democratic RepublicVientiane, 377,000Lao 50%; Thai 20%; Phoutheung 15%; Miao, Hmong, Yao, and others 15%Lao, French, Thai, indigenousBuddhist 85%, Animist and others 15%People's RevolutionaryUN17 provinces+KipExports: Thailand, Malaysia. Imports: Thailand, U.S.S.R, Japan, FranceWood, tin, coffeeRice and other food, petroleum, machinery, transportation equipmentSoutheastern Asia, landlockedBia, Mt., 9,252 ft (2,820 m)Mekong River valley, 230 ft (70 m)

 44401LebanonRepublicFemales, over 2104Arab,ArmenianArabic,French,Armenian,EnglishMuslim,JewishAL,UNSaudi Arabia,Iraq,Jordan,Syria,United States,Germany,FranceFruit,Vegetables,ManufacturesFood,Textiles,Clothing,Machinery,Transportation eqipment,MetalsSouthwestern Asian    3,377,000   841   325 80%6763 68%    2,656,000,000   811    4,015    10,400000001I1101121511663121575248021623717604028523128278Republic of LebanonBeirut, 509,000Arab 93%, Armenian 6%Arabic, French, Armenian, EnglishMuslim 75%, Christian 25%, JewishProgressive Socialist, Liberal Nationalist, Phalangist, othersAL, UN6 governoratesPoundExports: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan. Imports: Syria, U.S., Germany, FranceFruit and vegetables, manufacturesFood, textiles and clothing, machinery and transportation eqipment, metalsSouthwestern AsiaSauda, Mt., 10,115 ft (3,083 m)Sea level

 44421MacaoChinese territoryPortuguese, Chinese, and alien residents00Chinese,PortuguesePortuguese,Chinese,Chinese (Cantonese)Buddhist,Roman CatholicNoneUnited States,Hong Kong,Germany,China,JapanClothing,Manufactures,MachineryTextiles,Manufactures,Food,Machinery,Crude materialsEastern Asian      454,00068,78826,706 98% 79%    1,030,000,000 3,323        7        17000000001218012422218439532218976581403239128508MacaoMacao, Macao I., 408,500Chinese 95%, Portuguese 3%Portuguese, Chinese (Cantonese)Buddhist, Roman CatholicNoneNone2 districts+PatacaExports: U.S., Hong Kong, Germany. Imports: Hong Kong, China, JapanClothing and other manufactures, machineryTextiles and other manufactures, food, machinery, crude materialsEastern Asian islands and peninsula on Chinese coastColoane Alto, Coloane I., 571 ft (174 m)Sea level

 44433MalaysiaConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 2131Malay,Chinese,IndianMalay,Chinese,English,TamilMuslim,Buddhist,Chinese religions,HinduASEAN,CW,UNSingapore,Japan,United StatesPetroleum,Machinery,Wood,Rubber,Tin,Manufactures,Palm oilMachinery,Manufactures,Petroleum,Food,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSoutheastern Asian   17,480,000   135    52 38%6965 83%   31,231,000,000 2,015  129,251   334,758000011I111112195755722201525382206959124035052812876278MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, 937,817Malay and other indigenous 60%, Chinese 31%, Indian 8%Malay, Chinese dialects, English, TamilMuslim 53%, Buddhist 17%, Chinese religions 12%, Hindu 7%Democratic Action, Islamic, National FrontASEAN, CW, UN13 states, 2 federal territoriesRinggitExports: Singapore, Japan, U.S. Imports: Japan, U.S., SingaporePetroleum, machinery, wood, rubber, tin and other manufactures, palm oilMachinery, manufactures, petroleum, food, transportation equipment, chemicalsSoutheastern Asia (includes part of the island of Borneo)Kinabalu, Mt., Borneo I., 13,455 ft (4,101 m)Sea level

 44436MaldivesRepublicUniversal, over 2100Sinhalese,Dravidian,Arab,BlackDivehiSunni MuslimCW,UNJapan,Sri Lanka,ThailandFish,ClothingFuel,Food,Machinery,Transportation equipment,TextilesIndian Ocean islands      211,000 1,835   708 20%5053 82%       84,000,000   480      115       298000001I110112216252302218603252221905884089660131728Republic of MaldivesMale, Male I., 46,334Maldivian (mixed Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab, and black)DivehiSunni MuslimNoneCW, UN19 districts, 1 capital cityRufiyaaJapan, Sri Lanka, ThailandFish, clothingFuel, food, machinery, transportation equipment, textilesIndian Ocean islandsOn Male I., 80 ft (24 m)Sea level

 44481MongoliaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1861Mongol,Kazakh,Chinese,RussianKhalkha Mongol,Kazakh,Russian,ChineseShamanic,Tibetan Buddhist,MuslimCEMA,UNUnion of Soviet Socialist RepublicsLivestock,Animal products,Wool,Hides,Minerals,MetalsMachinery,Petroleum,Clothing,Building materials,Sugar,Tea,ChemicalsEastern Asian    2,155,000     3.6     1.4 51%6460 80%    1,670,000,000   886  604,250 1,565,000000003I1201122279646022326169922396583740974139131988Mongolian People's RepublicUlan Bator, 488,200Mongol 90%, Kazakh 4%, Chinese 2%, Russian 2%Khalkha Mongol, Kazakh, Russian, ChineseShamanic, Tibetan Buddhist, MuslimPeople's RevolutionaryCEMA, UN18 provinces, 3 municipalitiesTugrikU.S.S.R.Livestock, animal products, wool, hides, minerals, metalsMachinery, petroleum, clothing, building materials, sugar, tea, chemicalsCentral Asia, landlocked14,350 ft (4,374 m)Hoh Lake, 1,814 ft (553 m)

 44505NepalConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 2100Newar,Indian,Tibetan,Gurung,Magar,Tamang,BhotiaNepali,Maithili,BhojpuriHindu,Buddhist,MuslimUNIndia,United States,JapanRice,Food,Carpets,Textiles,Clothing,Leather goodsTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Food,PetroleumSouthern Asian   18,930,000   333   129  8%4547 21%    2,288,000,000   136   56,827   147,181000011I13111224817552225374860226239597411285391322179Kingdom of NepalKathmandu, 235,160Newar, Indian, Tibetan, Gurung, Magar, Tamang, Bhotia, othersNepali, Maithili, Bhojpuri, other indigenousHindu 90%, Buddhist 5%, Muslim 3%NoneUN14 zonesRupeeExports: India, U.S. Imports: India, JapanRice and other food, carpets and other textiles, clothing, leather goodsTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, chemicals, food, petroleumSouthern Asia, landlockedEverest, Mt., 29,028 ft (8,848 m)197 ft (60 m)

 44496OmanMonarchyNone00Arab,Baluchi,Zanzibari,IndianArabic,English,Baluchi,Urdu,IndianIbadite Muslim,Sunni Muslim,Shiite Muslim,HinduAL,UNUnited Arab Emirates,United States,Japan,United KingdomPetroleum,Motor vehicles,Fish,Food,Machinery,AircraftMachinery,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,FoodSouthwestern Asian    1,325,000    16     6.2  9%5451 20%   10,019,000,000 9,775   82,030   212,457000000011226850287227142627227774901416819133148Sultanate of OmanMuscat, 50,000Arab, Baluchi, Zanzibari, IndianArabic, English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialectsIbadite Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shiite Muslim, HinduNoneAL, UN10 provincesRialExports: United Arab Emirates, U.S. Imports: United Arab Emirates, Japan, U.K.Petroleum, motor vehicles, fish and other food, machinery, aircraftMachinery, manufactures, transportation equipment, foodSouthwestern AsiaSham, Mt. al-, 9,957 ft (3,035 m)Sea level

 44586Pakistan (incl. part of Jammu and Kashmir)RepublicUniversal, over 2127Punjabi,Sindhi,Pathan,BaluchiUrdu,English,Punjabi,Pashto,Sindhi,SaraikiSunni Muslim,Shiite Muslim,HinduUNJapan,United States,Saudi Arabia,JapanCotton fabric,Textiles,Rice,Food,Raw cotton,ClothingPetroleum,Machinery,Manufactures,Chemicals,Food,Transportation equipmentSouthern Asian  112,360,000   331   128 30%4951 26%   33,136,000,000   327  339,732   879,902100007I1411122873150422924048222972713114174236313374249Islamic Republic of PakistanIslamabad, 201,000Punjabi, Sindhi, Pathan, BaluchiEnglish, Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, SaraikiSunni Muslim 77%, Shiite Muslim 20%, Christian 1%, Hindu 1%Muslim League, People's, othersUN4 provinces, 1 federal area, 1 territoryRupeeExports: Japan, U.S. Saudi Arabia. Imports: U.S., Japan, Saudi ArabiaCotton fabric and other textiles, rice and other food, raw cotton, clothingPetroleum, machinery, manufactures, chemicals, food, transportation equipmentSouthern AsiaGodwin Austen (K2), 28,251 ft (8,611 m)Sea levelThe above information includes part of Jammu and Kashmir.

 44607PhilippinesRepublicUniversal adultManila, Philippines40Christian,Muslim,Chinese,MalayPilipino,English,Tagalog,CebuanoRoman Catholic,Protestant,Muslim,BuddhistASEAN,UNUnited States,Japan,Singapore,Saudi ArabiaClothing,Manufactures,Food,Raw materials,Copra oilPetroleum,Machinery,Manufactures,Chemicals,FoodSoutheastern Asian   60,835,000   525   203 40%6460 83%   32,787,000,000   595  115,831   300,00000010030840205I1411123105942523148954723204111574212634113644233Republic of the PhilippinesManila, Luzon I., 1,630,485Christian Malay 92%, Muslim Malay 4%, Chinese 2%English, Pilipino (Tagalog), CebuanoRoman Catholic 83%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and others 3%Democratic Socialist Coalition, PDP-Laban, Struggle for a Democratic Philippines, Union for National ActionASEAN, UN74 provinces, 60 chartered citiesPesoExports: U.S., Japan, Singapore. Imports. U.S., Japan, Saudi ArabiaClothing and other manufactures, food, raw materials, copra oilPetroleum, machinery, manufactures, chemicals, foodSoutheastern Asian islandsApo, Mt., Mindanao I., 9,692 ft (2,954 m)Sea level

 44628QatarMonarchyNone00Arab,Pakistani,Indian,IranianArabic,EnglishMuslimAL,OPEC,UNJapan,Netherlands,France,United KingdomPetroleum,ChemicalsMachinery,Manufactures,Automobiles,Transportation equipmentSouthwestern Asian      417,000    94    36 88%7065 34%    6,532,000,00023,329    4,416    11,437000000011233213446233664326233995682424829138928State of QatarDoha, 217,294Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%Arabic, EnglishMuslim 95%NoneAL, OPEC, UNNoneRiyalExports: Japan, Netherlands, France. Imports: Japan, U.K., FrancePetroleum, chemicalsMachinery, manufactures, automobiles and other transportation equipmentSouthwestern AsiaAba al-Bawl Hill, 344 ft (105 m)Sea level

 44670Saudi ArabiaMonarchyNone00Arab,Afro-AsianArabicMuslimAL,OPEC,UNJapan,France,United States,Japan,GermanyPetroleum,Natural gasMetals,Manufactures,Machinery,Rice,Food,Motor vehiclesSouthwestern Asian   14,645,000    18     6.8 72%6359 35%   79,152,000,000 7,215  830,000 2,149,690010005I15111234699707235411101923643514144251329113922249Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaRiyadh, 1,250,000Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10%ArabicMuslim 100%NoneAL, OPEC, UN14 emiratesRiyalExports: Japan, France, U.S. Imports: Japan, U.S., GermanyPetroleum, natural gasMetals and other manufactures, machinery, rice and other food, motor vehiclesSouthwestern Asia10,279 ft (3,133 m)Sea level

 44688SingaporeRepublicUniversal, over 20Singapore, Singapore00Chinese,Malay,IndianChinese,Chinese (Mandarin),English,Malay,TamilTaoist,Buddhist,Muslim,Christian,HinduASEAN,CW,UNUnited States,Malaysia,JapanMachinery,Petroleum,Manufactures,Chemicals,RubberPetroleum,Machinery,Manufactures,Food,Transportation equipmentSoutheastern Asian    2,710,00011,016 4,261100%7569 83%   17,510,000,000 6,880      246       63601010114065310I1501123786852923840267323908079842823546141908Republic of SingaporeSingapore, 2,612,800Chinese 76%, Malay 15%, Indian 6%Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, TamilTaoist 29%, Buddhist 27%, Muslim 16%, Christian 10%, Hindu 4%Democratic, People's Action, othersASEAN, CW, UNNoneDollarExports: U.S., Malaysia, Japan. Imports: Japan, U.S., MalaysiaMachinery, petroleum, manufactures, chemicals, rubberPetroleum, machinery, manufactures, food, transportation equipment, chemicalsSoutheastern Asian islandTimah Hill, 545 ft (166 m)Sea level

 44151Sri LankaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1800Sinhalese,Ceylon Tamil,Ceylon Moor,Indian TamilEnglish,Sinhala,TamilBuddhist,Hindu,MuslimCW,UNUnited States,Iraq,Egypt,Japan,Saudi ArabiaTea,Clothing,Petroleum,RubberPetroleum,Textiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,ChemicalsSouthern Asian   16,935,000   678   262 21%7067 86%    5,808,000,000   361   24,962    64,652000009I161112398973892402915732408695224338851814217155Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri LankaColombo (de facto), 587,647; Sri Jayawardenapura (future)Sinhalese 74%, Ceylon Tamil 12%, Ceylon Moor 7%, Indian Tamil 5%English, Sinhala, TamilBuddhist 70%, Hindu 15%, Christian 8%, Muslim 7%Freedom, Tamil Independents, United National, othersCW, UN24 districtsRupeeExports: U.S., Iraq, Egypt. Imports: Japan, Saudi Arabia, U.S.Tea, clothing, petroleum, rubberPetroleum, textiles and other manufactures, machinery, food, chemicalsSouthern Asian islandPidurutalagala, 8,281 ft (2,524 m)Sea level

 44742SyriaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1800Arab,Kurdish,ArmenianArabic,Kurdish,Armenian,Aramaic,CircassianSunni Muslim,MuslimAL,UNRomania,Italy,France,Iran,GermanyPetroleum,Cotton,Textile fibers,TextilesPetroleum,Food,Manufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentSouthwestern Asian   11,915,000   167    64 50%6461 40%   20,267,000,000 1,933   71,498   185,180000011I1611124140646324187453024240913354392147214387266Syrian Arab RepublicDamascus, 1,259,000Arab 90%, Kurdish, Armenian, and others 10%Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, Aramaic, CircassianSunni Muslim 74%, other Muslim 16%, Christian 10%Arab Socialist Resurrectionist (Baath)AL, UN13 provinces, 1 capital districtPoundExports: Romania, Italy, France. Imports: Iran, Germany, FrancePetroleum, cotton and other textile fibers, textilesPetroleum, food, manufactures, machinery, chemicals, transportation equipmentSouthwestern AsiaHermon, Mt., 9,232 ft (2,814 m)Near Sea of Galilee, 655 ft (200 m) below sea level

 44745TaiwanRepublicUniversal, over 20T'aipei, Taiwan00Taiwanese,Chinese,AborigineChineseBuddhist,Confucian,Taoist,ChristianNoneUnited States,Japan,Saudi ArabiaMachinery,Textiles,Metals,Food,WoodMachinery,Petroleum,Chemicals,Metals,FoodEastern Asian   20,345,000 1,464   565 66%7469 86%   60,000,000,000 3,143   13,900    36,00200010056722217I1701124376056824433368324502180844409727146698Republic of ChinaTaipei, 2,507,620Taiwanese 84%, Chinese 14%, aborigine 2%Chinese dialectsBuddhist, Confucian, and Taoist 93%, Christian 5%Democratic Progressive, KuomintangNone16 counties, 7 independent cities+DollarExports: U.S., Japan. Imports: Japan, U.S., Saudi ArabiaMachinery, textiles, metals, food, woodMachinery, petroleum, chemicals, metals, foodEastern Asian islandYu Mtn., 13,114 ft (3,997 m)Sea level

 44757ThailandConstitutional monarchyUniversal, over 20Bangkok, Thailand00Thai,ChineseThaiBuddhist,MuslimASEAN,UNUnited States,Japan,Netherlands,Saudi ArabiaRice,Food,Clothing,Manufactures,Rubber,MachineryMachinery,Petroleum,Manufactures,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentSoutheastern Asian   55,925,000   282   109 20%6561 88%   38,343,000,000   734  198,115   513,11500010026558123I17111245847434246286544246835114845154101114695210Kingdom of ThailandBangkok, 5,174,682Thai 84%, Chinese 12%Thai, indigenousBuddhist 98%, Muslim 1%Citizens, Democratic, Social Action, Thai Nation (Chart Thai), UnitedASEAN, UN73 provincesBahtExports: U.S., Japan, Netherlands. Imports: Japan, U.S., Saudi ArabiaRice and other good, clothing and other manufactures, rubber, machineryMachinery, petroleum, manufactures, chemicals, transportation equipmentSoutheastern AsiaInthanon Mtn., 8,530 ft (2,600 m)Sea level

 44778TurkeyRepublicUniversal, over 19Istanbul, Turkey22Turkish,KurdishTurkish,Kurdish,ArabicMuslimNATO,OECD,UNGermany,Iraq,Iran,United StatesClothing,Manufactures,Nuts,Food,Crude materialsPetroleum,Machinery,Chemicals,Manufactures,Iron and steelSouthwestern Asian   54,075,000   180    69 46%6360 69%   52,701,000,000 1,039  300,948   779,45210010028933620I18111247999437248441526248972102046181103814921244Republic of TurkeyAnkara, 2,235,035Turkish 85%, Kurdish 12%Turkish, Kurdish, ArabicMuslim 98%Correct Way, Motherland, Social Democratic PopulistNATO, OECD, UN67 provincesLiraExports: Germany, Iraq, Iran. Imports: Iran, Germany, U.S.Clothing and other manufactures, nuts and other food, crude materialsPetroleum, machinery, chemicals, manufactures, iron and steelSoutheastern Europe and southwestern AsiaArarat, Mt., 16,804 ft (5,122 m)Sea level

 44715Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsSocialist republicUniversal, over 18Leningrad, U.S.S.R.Moscow, U.S.S.R.15Russian,Ukrainian,Uzbek,ByelorussianRussian,Ukrainian,Uzbek,Byelorussian,Kazakh,Tatar,Azerbaijani,Armenian,Georgian,Moldavian,Lithuanian,Tadzhik,LatvianRussian Orthodox,MuslimCEMA,UN,Warsaw PactGermany,Czechoslovakia,Poland,BulgariaPetroleum,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Natural gasMachinery,Grain,Transportation equipment,Chemicals,Sugar,IronEastern European  289,010,000    34    13 66%7567100%2,062,600,000,000 7,4848,600,38722,274,9003102105761021054738117I18111250037682250724919251648141847264131715210242Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsMoscow, 8,614,000Russian 52%, Ukrainian 16%, Uzbek 5%, Byelorussian 4%Russian and other Slavic languages, various ethnic languagesRussian Orthodox 18%, Muslim 9%CommunistCEMA, UN, Warsaw Pact15 soviet socialist republics+RubleExports: Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland. Imports: Germany, Czechoslovakia, BulgariaPetroleum, machinery and transportation equipment, natural gasMachinery, grain, transportation equipment, chemicals, sugar, iron and steelEastern Europe and northern AsiaCommunism Pk., 24,590 ft (7,495 m)Near Caspian Sea, 433 ft (132 m) below sea level

 44772United Arab EmiratesFederation of monarchsNone00Asian,Emirian,ArabArabic,English,Farsi,Hindi,UrduMuslimAL,OPEC,UNJapan,France,United States,Japan,United KingdomPetroleumIron and steel,Manufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipmentSouthwestern Asian    2,183,000    68    26 78%7065 68%   27,081,000,00016,926   32,278    83,600000001I180112530965622536634442541129424861188154828United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi, 242,975South Asian 50%, native Emirian 19%, other Arab 23%Arabic, English, Farsi, Hindi, UrduMuslim 89%, Christian 6%NoneAL, OPEC, UN7 emiratesDirhamExports: Japan, France, U.S. Imports: Japan, U.S., U.K.PetroleumIron and steel and other manufactures, machinery, transportation equipmentSouthwestern Asia0 ft (0 m)Sea level

 44820VietnamSocialist republicUniversal, over 18Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam34Vietnamese,ChineseVietnamese,French,Chinese,English,KhmerBuddhist,Chondoist,Roman Catholic,Animist,Muslim,ConfucianCEMA,UNUnion of Soviet Socialist Republics,Eastern European countries,JapanAgricultural products,Handicrafts,Coal,MineralsPetroleum,Steel,Railroad equipment,Chemicals,Medicine,Cotton,FertilizerSoutheastern Asian   65,475,000   515   199 20%6157 84%   18,100,000,000   312  127,242   329,556000100405106810I201112550713852554615912560579974871680915507232Socialist Republic of VietnamHanoi, 819,913Vietnamese 85-90%, Chinese 3%Vietnamese, French, Chinese, English, Khmer, indigenousBuddhist, Chondoist, Roman Catholic, Animist, Muslim, ConfucianCommunistCEMA, UN37 provinces, 3 minucipalities+DongU.S.S.R., eastern European countries, JapanAgricultural products, handicrafts, coal, mineralsPetroleum, steel, railroad equipment, chemicals, medicine, cotton, fertilizerSoutheastern AsiaFan Si Pan, 10,312 ft (3,143 m)Sea level

 44862YemenRepublicUniversal, over 1800Arab,Afro-ArabArabicMuslim,Christian,HinduAL,UNSouth African countries,United Kingdom,Germany,United StatesTobacco,Manufactures,Gold,Iron,CottonMachinery,Transportation equipment,Manufactures,Chemicals,FuelSouthwestern Asian   13,310,000    65    25 24%5552 16%    5,024,000,000   613   75,290   531,869010002I2001125706955725763159125822718294954039157548Republic of YemenSana, 277,818Arab, Afro-ArabArabicMuslim, Christian, HinduNoneAL, UN11 governoratesDollarExports: South African countries, U.K., Germany.  Imports: South African countries, U.K., U.S.Tobacco, manufactures, gold, iron, cottonMachinery and transportation equipment, manufactures, chemicals, fuelSouthwestern AsiaNabi Shuayb, Mt., 12,336 ft (3,760 m)Sea level

 55021AlgeriaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1800Arab-BerberArabic,Berber,FrenchSunni Muslim,Christian,JewishAL,OAU,OPEC,UNFrance,United States,Italy,GermanyPetroleum,Natural gasBuilding materials,Manufactures,Machinery,FoodNorthern African   24,880,000    27    10 43%6259 45%   45,234,000,000 2,125  919,595 2,381,741200010I011112600733772604556752611357094959673715779138Democratic and Popular Republic of AlgeriaAlgiers, 1,721,607Arab-Berber 99%Arabic, Berber dialects, FrenchSunni Muslim 99%, Christian and JewishNational Liberation Front, othersAL, OAU, OPEC, UN48 departmentsDinarExports: France, U.S., Italy.  Imports: France, Germany, ItalyPetroleum, natural gasBuilding materials and other manufactures, machinery, foodNorthern AfricaTahat, 9,541 ft (2,908 m)Melrhir Shatt, 131 ft (40 m) below sea level

 55030AngolaSocialist republicUniversal adult00Ovimbundu,Mbundu,Kongo,MulattoPortuguese,Mbundu,Kongo,ChokweAnimist,Roman Catholic,ChristianOAU,UNUnited States,Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,Cuba,Portugal,BrazilPetroleum,Coffee,DiamondsMachinery,Food,Transportation equipmentSouthern African    8,668,000    18     7.0 25%4440 20%    2,541,000,000   346  481,354 1,246,700100002I010112618604182622837832630719595034985159338People's Republic of AngolaLuanda, 1,200,000Ovimbundu 37%, Mbundu 25%, Kongo 13%, mulatto 2%, European 1%Portuguese, indigenousAnimist 47%, Roman Catholic 38%, other Christian 15%Popular Movement for Liberation-LaborOAU, UN18 provincesKwanzaU.S., U.S.S.R., Cuba, Portugal, BrazilPetroleum, coffee, diamondsMachinery, food, transportation equipmentSouthern AfricaMoco, Mt., 8,596 ft (2,620 m)Sea level

 55649AscensionDependency (U.K.)None00St. Helenian,British,AmericanEnglishAnglicanSouth Atlantic islands        1,300    38    15       34        880000000264049315264369462264836489504539159608AscensionGeorgetownSt. Helenian, British, AmericanEnglishAnglicanNoneSt. Helena poundSouth Atlantic islandGreen Mtn., 2,818 ft (859 m)Sea level

 55185BeninSocialist republicUniversal adult00Fon,Adja,Yoruba,BaribaFrench,Fon,Adja,Yoruba,BaribaFetishism,Muslim,ChristianOAU,UNNigeria,Netherlands,France,United KingdomShoes,Food,Textile fibers,Palm oilTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,CigarettesWestern African    4,667,000   107    41 35%4642 17%    1,153,000,000   307   43,475   112,600000001I02111265340446265791529266325746504773015983245People's Republic of BeninPorto-Novo (designated), 123,000; Cotonou (de facto), 215,000Fon, Adja, Yoruba, Bariba, othersFrench, Fon, Adja, indigenousFetishism 70%, Muslim 15%, Christian 15%People's RevolutionaryOAU, UN6 provincesCFA francExports: Nigeria, Netherlands, France. Imports: France, U.K., NetherlandsShoes, food, textile fibers, palm oilTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, food, cigarettesWestern Africa2,235 ft (681 m)Sea level

 55087BotswanaRepublicUniversal, over 2100Tswana,Kalanga,Baswara,KgalagadiEnglish,TswanaTribal Religionist,Roman Catholic,ChristianCW,OAU,UNSwitzerland,United States,United Kingdom,Southern African countriesDiamonds,Cattle,Animal products,Copper,NickelFood,Motor vehicles,Textiles,PetroleumSouthern African    1,280,000     5.7     2.2 19%5653 41%    1,165,000,000 1,104  224,711   582,0000000000112670895082676024962681031001505259162468Republic of BotswanaGaborone, 95,163Tswana 95%; Kalanga, Baswara, and Kgalagadi 4%; white 1%English, TswanaTribal religionist 50%, Roman Catholic and other Christian 50%Democratic, National Front, People'sCW, OAU, UN11 districtsPulaSwitzerland, U.S., U.K., Southern African countriesDiamonds, cattle, animal products, copper, nickelFood, motor vehicles, textiles, petroleumSouthern Africa, landlocked4,970 ft (1,515 m)Confluence of Shashi and Limpopo rivers, 1,684 ft (513 m)

 55093British Indian Ocean TerritoryDependent territory (U.K.)None00American,BritishEnglishIndian Ocean islands            0     0     0.00       23        6000000002691446112697606082703732148505749162948British Indian Ocean TerritoryNoneAmerican and BritishEnglishNoneNoneU.K. pound sterling, U.S. dollarIndian Ocean islandsSea level

 55796Burkina FasoProvisional military governmentNone00Mossi,Fulani,Lobi,Malinke,Bobo,Senufo,GurunsiFrenchAnimist,Muslim,Roman Catholic,ChristianOAU,UNFrance,China,Ivory Coast,United StatesGrain,Food,Cotton,Oil seedsGrain,Food,Petroleum,Manufactures,MachineryWestern African    9,019,000    85    33  8%4744  9%      833,000,000   128  105,869   274,200000003I0301127254323627278445227324168650605144163248Burkina FasoOuagadougou, 442,223Mossi 30%, Fulani, Lobi, Malinke, Bobo, Senufo, Gurunsi, othersFrench, indigenousAnimist 65%, Muslim 25%, Roman Catholic and other ChristianNoneOAU, UN30 provincesCFA francExports: France, China, Ivory Coast. Imports: France, Ivory Coast, U.S.Grain and other food, cotton, oil seedsGrain and other food, petroleum, manufactures, machineryWestern Africa, landlockedTena Kourou, 2,451 ft (747 m)Black Volta River valley, 650 ft (200 m)

 55104BurundiProvisional military governmentUniversal adult00Hutu,Tutsi,TwaFrench,Kirundi,SwahiliRoman Catholic,Animist,Protestant,MuslimOAU,UNGermany,Finland,Belgium,Iran,FranceCoffee,Tea,TextilesManufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,Food,Chemicals,AutomobilesEastern African    5,380,000   501   193  6%4845 23%    1,032,000,000   219   10,745    27,830000000011273944422274371434274810897507669163498Republic of BurundiBujumbura, 229,980Hutu 85%, Tutsi 14%, Twa 1%French, Kirundi, SwahiliRoman Catholic 62%, Animist 32%, Protestant 5%, Muslim 1%Unity and ProgessOAU, UN15 provincesFrancExports: Germany, Finland. Imports: Belgium, Iran, FranceCoffee, tea, textilesManufactures, machinery, petroleum, food, chemicals, automobilesEastern Africa, landlocked9,055 ft (2,760 m)Lake Tanganyika, 2,534 ft (772 m)

 55113CameroonRepublicUniversal, over 2100Cameroon Highlander,Equatorial Bantu,Kirdi,FulaniEnglish,French,FangAnimist,Christian,MuslimOAU,UNFrance,Netherlands,United States,JapanPetroleum,Coffee,Cocoa,Aluminum,Cotton,WoodMachinery,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,Pharmaceuticals,AluminaCentral African   11,580,000    63    24 42%5350 41%    8,385,000,000   941  183,569   475,442000003I0301127572547227620254527675299450793145163758Republic of CameroonYaounde, 583,000Cameroon Highlander 31%, Equatorial Bantu 19%, Kirdi 11%, Fulani 10%English, French, indigenousAnimist 51%, Christian 33%, Muslim 16%People's Democratic UnionOAU, UN10 provincesCFA francExports: France, Netherlands, U.S. Imports: France, U.S. JapanPetroleum, coffee, cocoa, aluminum, cotton, woodMachinery, manufactures, transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals, aluminaCentral AfricaCameroun, Mt., 13,451 ft (4,100 m)Sea level

 55145Cape VerdeRepublicUniversal, over 1500Creole,Mulatto,AfricanPortuguese,CriouloRoman Catholic,Nazarene,ProtestantOAU,UNAlgeria,Italy,Ivory Coast,Portugal,Netherlands,FranceFish,Bananas,Vegetables,SaltGrain,Food,Manufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,ChemicalsWestern African islands      370,000   238    92  5%6157 37%      135,100,000   450    1,557     4,033000000011277766515278286499278790720509589164038Republic of Cape VerdePraia, Sao Tiago I., 37,480Creole (mulatto) 71%, African 28%, European 1%Portuguese, CriouloRoman Catholic 80%, Nazarene and other Protestant 10%African Party for IndependenceOAU, UN12 districts+EscudoExports: Algeria, Italy, Ivory Coast. Imports: Portugal, Netherlands, FranceFish, bananas, vegetables, saltGrain and other food, manufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicalsWestern African islandsPico, Fogo I., 9,281 ft (2,829 m)Sea level

 55149Central African RepublicRepublicUniversal, over 2100Baya,Banda,Mandja,SaraFrench,Sango,Arabic,Gbaya,BandaProtestant,Roman Catholic,Animist,MuslimOAU,UNFrance,Belguim,Israel,Zaire,JapanWood,Coffee,Diamonds,CottonManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Food,ChemicalsCentral African    2,843,000    12     4.6 42%4541 18%      641,000,000   245  240,535   622,984010002I0301127954437327992256728049471351001117164458Central African RepublicBangui, 473,800Baya 34%, Banda 27%, Mandja 21%, Sara 10%French, Sango, Arabic, indigenousProtestant 25%, Roman Catholic 25%, Animist 24%, Muslim 15%Democratic RallyOAU, UN14 prefecturesCFA francExports: France, Belguim, Israel. Imports: France, Zaire, JapanWood, coffee, diamonds, cottonManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, food, chemicalsCentral Africa, landlockedNgaoui, Mt., 4,626 ft (1,410 m)Ubangi River valley, 1,100 ft (335 m)

 55153ChadRepublicUniversal, over 1800Sara,ArabArabic,FrenchMuslim,Christian,AnimistOAU,UNFrance,Nigeria,African countriesCotton,Meat,Fish,Crude animal productsCement,Petroleum,Flour,Sugar,Tea,Machinery,TextilesCentral African    4,984,000    10     3.9 27%4541 17%      630,000,000   135  495,755 1,284,000000002I030112812215052817316502823867595113268164678Republic of ChadN'djamena, 303,000Sara and other African, ArabArabic, French, indigenousMuslim 44%, Christian 33%, Animist 23%National Union for Independence and RevolutionOAU, UN14 prefecturesCFA francFrance, Nigeria and other African countriesCotton, meat, fish, crude animal productsCement, petroleum, flour, sugar, tea, machinery, textilesCentral Africa, landlockedKoussi, Emi, 11,204 ft (3,415 m)Bodele Depression, 525 ft (160 m)

 55167ComorosRepublicUniversal adult00Antalote,Cafre,Makua,Oimatsaha,SakalavaArabic,French,Swahili,MalagasySunni Muslim,Roman CatholicOAU,UNFrance,United States,Germany,Madagascar,SomaliaCinnamon,Essential oils,VanillaPetroleum,Rice,Meat,Sugar,HoneySoutheastern African islands      452,000   524   202 25%5248 15%      114,000,000   248      863     2,23500000011128316242228358940528399943651217916492249Federal Islamic Republic of the ComorosMoroni, Njazidja I., 20,112African-Arab descent (Antalote, Cafre, Makua, Oimatsaha, Sakalava)Arabic, French, Swahili, MalagasySunni Muslim 86%, Roman Catholic 14%Union for ProgressOAU, UN3 islands+FrancExports: France, U.S., Germany. Imports: France, Madagascar, SomaliaCinnamon, essential oils, vanillaPetroleum, rice, meat, sugar and honeySoutheastern African islandsKartala, Njazidja I., 7,746 ft (2,361 m)Sea levelThe above information excludes Mayotte.

 55169CongoSocialist republicUniversal, over 18Brazzaville, Congo00Kongo,Sangha,Mbochi,TekeFrench,Lingala,Kongo,KitubaChristian,Animist,MuslimOAU,UNUnited States,Italy,Spain,France,BrazilPetroleum,Diamonds,Wood productsMachinery,Grain,Food,Petroleum,ChemicalsCentral African    2,267,000    17     6.6 40%4845 80%    2,194,000,000 1,276  132,047   342,0000001003545620011128445039328484860828546180551241916756240People's Republic of the CongoBrazzaville, 595,102Kongo 48%, Sangha 20%, Mbochi 12%, Teke 17%French, indigenousChristian 50%, Animist 42%, Muslim 2%Workers'OAU, UN9 regions, 1 federal districtCFA francExports: U.S., Italy, Spain, France. Imports: France, BrazilPetroleum, diamonds, wood productsMachinery, grain and other food, petroleum, chemicalsCentral Africa2,963 ft (903 m)Sea level

 55004DjiboutiRepublicUniversal adult00Somali,Issa,AfarFrench,Somali,Afar,ArabicMuslim,ChristianAL,OAU,UNFrance,Yemen,Somalia,Ethiopia,JapanGrain,Transportation equipment,TobaccoFood,Textiles,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,TobaccoEastern African      333,000    37    14 78% 20%      339,000,000   969    8,958    23,200000000011286284385286674459287138644512689170148Republic of DjiboutiDjibouti, 120,000Somali (Issa) 60%, Afar 35%French, Somali, Afar, ArabicMuslim 94%, Christian 6%People's Progress AssemblyAL, OAU, UN5 districtsFrancExports: France, Yemen, Somalia. Imports: France, Ethiopia, JapanGrain, transportation equipment, tobaccoFood, textiles and other manufactures, transportation equipment, tobaccoEastern AfricaMoussa Ali, 6,768 ft (2,063 m)Lake Assal, 509 ft (155 m) below sea level

 55787EgyptSocialist republicUniversal, over 18Cairo, Egypt00Egyptian,Eastern HamiticArabicMuslim,Coptic ChristianOAU,UNItaly,Israel,Romania,United States,Germany,ItalyPetroleum,Cotton,Textiles,FoodManufactures,Machinery,Grain,Food,ChemicalsNorthern African   52,830,000   137    53 46%6057 38%   39,421,000,000   848  386,662 1,001,4492001106846716I0511128779767828848061528910020045129298817037245Arab Republic of EgyptCairo, 6,205,000Egyptian (Eastern Hamitic) 90%ArabicMuslim 94%, Coptic Christian and others 6%National Democratic, Muslim Brotherhood, New Wafd, Socialist Labor, Socialist LiberalOAU, UN26 governoratesPoundExports: Italy, Israel, Romania. Imports: U.S., Germany, ItalyPetroleum, cotton, textiles, foodManufactures, machinery, grain and other food, chemicalsNortheastern AfricaKaterina, Mk., 8,668 ft (2,642 m)Qattara Depression, 436 ft (133 m) below sea level

 55212Equatorial GuineaRepublicUniversal adult00Fang,BubiSpanish,Fang,Bubi,EnglishRoman Catholic,Christian,Tribal ReligionistOAU,UNSpain,CameroonCocoa,Coffee,WoodFood,Chemicals,TextilesCentral African      357,000    33    13 60%4642 55%       90,000,000   321   10,831    28,051000000011291131577291713556292274910523079173098Republic of Equatorial GuineaMalabo, Bioko I., 30,710Fang 80%, Bubi 15%Spanish, indigenous, EnglishRoman Catholic 83%, other Christian, tribal religionistDemocraticOAU, UN7 provincesCFA francSpain, CameroonCocoa, coffee, woodFood, chemicals, textilesCentral AfricaSanta Isabel Pk., Bioko I., 9,869 ft (3,008 m)Sea level

 55215EthiopiaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1830Oromo,Galla,Amhara,Tigrean,Sidamo,Shankella,SomaliAmharic,Tigrinya,Orominga,ArabicMuslim,Orthodox,AnimistOAU,UNUnited States,Germany,Japan,Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsCoffee,Animal hides,Crude materials,PetroleumMachinery,Petroleum,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,Chemicals,FoodEastern African   49,628,000   103    40 12%4339  4%    4,857,000,000   153  483,123 1,251,282010002I0511129320244229364967729433111045233411017335249People's Democratic Republic of EthiopiaAddis Ababa, 1,412,575Oromo (Galla) 40%, Amhara and Tigrean 32%, Sidamo 9%, Shankella 6%, Somali 6%Amharic, Tigrinya, Orominga, ArabicMuslim 45%, Ethiopian Orthodox 35%, Animist 15%Workers'OAU, UN25 administrative regions, 5 autonomous regionsBirrExports: U.S., Germany, Japan. Imports: U.S.S.R., U.S., GermanyCoffee, animal hides and other crude materials, petroleumMachinery, petroleum, manufactures, transportation equipment, chemicals, foodEastern AfricaRas Dashen, Mt., 15,157 ft (4,620 m)Kobar Sink, 381 ft (116 m) below sea level

 55251GabonRepublicUniversal, over 1800Fang,Eshira,Bapounou,TekeFrench,FangRoman Catholic,Christian,Fetishism,MuslimOAU,OPEC,UNFrance,United States,Spain,JapanPetroleum,Wood,ManganeseManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Food,ChemicalsCentral African    1,065,000    10     4.0 41%5147 65%    3,142,000,000 5,561  103,347   267,667000000011295450376295831559296395878524599175998Gabonese RepublicLibreville, 235,700Fang, Eshira, Bapounou, TekeFrench, Fang, indigenousRoman Catholic and other Christian 55-75%, Fetishism, MuslimDemocraticOAU, OPEC, UN9 provincesCFA francExports: France, U.S., Spain. Imports: France, U.S., JapanPetroleum, wood, manganeseManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, food, chemicalsCentral AfricaIboundji, Mt., 5,184 ft (1,580 m)Sea level

 55254GambiaRepublicUniversal, over 2100Malinke,Fulani,Wolof,Jola,SerahuliEnglish,Malinke,Wolof,FulaMuslim,Christian,Tribal ReligionistCW,OAU,UNSwitzerland,Netherlands,Guinea-Bissau,France,United Kingdom,ThailandPeanuts,Fish,Palm kernelsTextiles,Food,Tobacco,Machinery,Petroleum,ChemicalsWestern African      805,000   185    71 20%3734 12%      212,000,000   348    4,361    11,295000002I060112972894112977056342983447315248473176238Republic of the GambiaBanjul, 44,536Malinke 40%, Fulani 19%, Wolof 15%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 8%English, Malinke, Wolof, Fula, indigenousMuslim 90%, Christian 9%, tribal religionist 1%National Convention, People's, People's ProgressiveCW, OAU, UN5 divisions, 1 cityDalasiExports: Switzerland, Netherlands, Guinea-Bissau. Imports: France, U.K., ThailandPeanuts, fish, palm kernelsTextiles, food, tobacco, machinery, petroleum, chemicalsWestern Africa174 ft (53 m)Sea level

 55269GhanaProvisional military governmentUniversal over 1800Akan,Moshi-Dagomba,Ewe,GaEnglish,AkanTribal Religionist,Muslim,ChristianCW,OAU,UNUnited States,Japan,Netherlands,Nigeria,United KingdomCocoa,Aluminum,Petroleum,WoodPetroleum,Manufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsWestern African   14,160,000   154    59 32%5450 30%    6,900,000,000   492   92,098   238,533000004I06011299090642299737495300237100352572130176468Republic of GhanaAccra, 859,640Akan 44%, Moshi-Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%English, Akan, indigenousTribal religionist 38%, Muslim 30%, Christian 24%NoneCW, OAU, UN10 regionsCediExports: U.S., Japan, Netherlands. Imports: Nigeria, U.K., U.S.Cocoa, aluminum, petroleum, woodPetroleum, manufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicalsWestern AfricaAfadjoto, 2,905 ft (885 m)Sea level

 55299GuineaProvisional military governmentNone00Fulani,Malinke,SusuFrench,Fulani,Malinke,SusuMuslim,Christian,AnimistOAU,UNUnited States,Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,Germany,FranceBauxite,Alumina,Diamonds,Coffee,Pineapples,Bananas,Palm kernelsPetroleum,Metals,Machinery,Transportation equipment,FoodWestern African    7,178,000    76    29 22%4239 48%    1,600,000,000   291   94,926   245,857000002I070113012563783016395583022027825271880176708Republic of GuineaConakry, 705,280Fulani, Malinke, Susu, othersFrench, indigenousMuslim 85%, Christian 10%, Animist 5%NoneOAU, UN33 administrative regions+FrancExports: U.S., U.S.S.R., Germany. Imports: France, U.S.S.R., U.S.Bauxite, alumina, diamonds, coffee, pineapples, bananas, palm kernelsPetroleum, metals, machinery and transportation equipment, foodWestern AfricaNimba, Mt., 5,748 ft (1,752 m)Sea level

 55619Guinea-BissauRepublicUniversal, over 1500Balanta,Fulani,Manjaca,Malinke,PapelPortuguese,Crioulo,Balante,Fulani,MalinkeTribal Religionist,Muslim,ChristianOAU,UNSpain,Portugal,Switzerland,Sweden,United StatesOil seeds,Fish,Plywood,CashewsManufactures,Transportation equipment,Machinery,Food,Petroleum,ChemicalsWestern African      986,000    71    27 27%4541 20%      190,000,000   228   13,948    36,125000000011303007407303419624304048617528219177018Republic of Guinea-BissauBissau, 109,486Balanta 30%, Fulani 20%, Manjaca 14%, Malinke 13%, Papel 7%Portuguese, Crioulo, indigenousTribal religionist 65%, Muslim 30%, Christian 5%African Party for IndependenceOAU, UN9 regionsPesoExports: Spain, Portugal, Switzerland. Imports: Portugal, Sweden, U.S.Oil seeds, fish, plywood, cashewsManufactures, transportation equipment, machinery, food, petroleum, chemicalsWestern Africa860 ft (262 m)Sea level

 55362Ivory CoastRepublicUniversal, over 2100Baule,Bete,Senoufou,MalinkeFrenchAnimist,Muslim,ChristianOAU,UNFrance,United States,Netherlands,Germany,NigeriaCocoa,Coffee,Wood,Crude materials,PetroleumMachinery,Petroleum,Rice,Food,ManufacturesWestern African   11,845,000    95    37 42%5249 25%    6,980,000,000   807  124,518   322,500000002I090113046864713051626203057876795285191177308Republic of the Ivory CoastAbidjan (de facto), 1,500,000; Yamoussoukro (future), 80,000Baule 23%, Bete 18%, Senoufou 15%, Malinke 11%, other AfricanFrench, indigenousAnimist 63%, Muslim 25%, Christian 12%DemocraticOAU, UN49 provincesCFA francExports: France, U.S., Netherlands. Imports: France, Germany, NigeriaCocoa, coffee, wood and other crude materials, petroleumMachinery, petroleum, rice and other food, manufacturesWestern AfricaNimba, Mt., 5,748 ft (1,752 m)Sea level

 55383KenyaRepublicUniversal, over 1845Kikuyu,Luhya,Luo,Kamba,Kalenjin,Kisii,MeruSwahili,EnglishProtestant,Roman Catholic,Animist,MuslimCW,OAU,UNUnited Kingdom,Germany,Uganda,United Arab Emirates,JapanCoffee,Petroleum,Tea,Fruit,Vegetables,Crude materialsPetroleum,Machinery,Chemicals,Manufactures,Transportation equipmentEastern African   25,350,000   113    44 20%5551 47%    5,769,000,000   304  224,961   582,646100008I1001130648178330726969230796693252957415177538Republic of KenyaNairobi, 1,103,600Kikuyu 21%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kamba 11%, Kalenjin 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 5%English, Swahili, indigenousProtestant 38%, Roman Catholic 28%, Animist 26%, Muslim 6%African National UnionCW, OAU, UN7 provinces, 1 capital districtShillingExports: U.K., Germany, Uganda. Imports: U.K., United Arab Emirates, JapanCoffee, petroleum, tea, fruit and vegetables, crude materialsPetroleum, machinery, chemicals, manufactures, transportation equipmentEastern AfricaKenya, Mt., 17,057 ft (5,199 m)Sea level

 55403LesothoConstitutional monarchyUniversal adult00SothoEnglish,Sesotho,Zulu,XhosaRoman Catholic,Christian,Tribal ReligionistCW,OAU,UNSouth AfricaWool,Wheat,Cattle,Peas,Beans,Corn,Hides,Skins,Tourism,DiamondsCorn,Building materials,Clothing,Vehicles,Machinery,PharmaceuticalsSouthern African    1,772,000   151    58 17%5246 60%      401,000,000   281   11,720    30,355000000011308915350309270644309919990533899177788Kingdom of LesothoMaseru, 14,686Sotho 100%English, Sesotho, Zulu, XhosaRoman Catholic and other Christian 80%, tribal religionist 20%Basotho National, Basutoland Congress, Marematlou FreedomCW, OAU, UN10 districtsLotiSouth AfricaWool, wheat, cattle, peas, beans, corn, hides and skins, tourism, diamondsCorn, building materials, clothing, vehicles, machinery, pharmaceuticalsSouthern Africa, landlockedNtlenyana, Thabana, 11,424 ft (3,482 m)5,000 ft (1,500 m)

 55406LiberiaRepublicUniversal, over 1800BlackEnglish,KpelleAnimist,Muslim,ChristianOAU,UNGermany,United States,Italy,NetherlandsIron ore,Rubber,Wood,Cocoa,CoffeeRice,Food,Petroleum,Manufactures,MachineryWestern African    2,670,000    70    27 40%5147 21%      811,000,000   369   38,250    99,067000003I1101131092649831142952531195995553415153178038Republic of LiberiaMonrovia, 425,000Indigenous black 95%, descendants of freed American slaves 5%English, indigenousAnimist 70%, Muslim 20%, Christian 10%Action, National Democratic, othersOAU, UN11 counties, 2 territoriesU.S. dollarExports: Germany, U.S., Italy. Imports: U.S., Germany, NetherlandsIron ore, rubber, wood, cocoa, coffeeRice and other food, petroleum, manufactures, machineryWestern AfricaWuteve, Mt., 4,528 ft (1,380 m)Sea level

 55409LibyaSocialist republicUniversal adult00Arab-BerberArabicSunni MuslimAL,OAU,OPEC,UNUnited States,Italy,Germany,United KingdomPetroleumMetal goods,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,Motor vehiclesNorthern African    4,143,000     6.1     2.4 65%6057 39%   29,884,000,000 9,472  679,362 1,759,540010002I11011312929401313335434313774100953583122178268Socialist People's Libyan Arab JamahiriyaTripoli, 858,500Arab-Berber 97%ArabicSunni Muslim 97%NoneAL, OAU, OPEC, UN13 municipalitiesDinarExports: U.S., Italy, Germany. Imports: Italy, Germany, U.K.PetroleumMetal goods and other manufactures, machinery, food, motor vehiclesNorthern AfricaBette, 7,438 ft (2,267 m)Lake Ghuzzayil, 154 ft (47 m) below sea level

 55427MadagascarRepublicUniversal, over 1800Merina,Betsimisaraka,Betsileo,Tsimihety,AntaisakaMalagasy,FrenchAnimist,Christian,MuslimOAU,UNFrance,United States,Singapore,Saudi ArabiaSpices,Coffee,Petroleum,ShellfishPetroleum,Machinery,Rice,Grain,Chemicals,ManufacturesSoutheastern African islands   11,615,000    51    20 22%5049 81%    2,345,000,000   240  226,658   587,041000007I111113148034773152853843156748065372531017854226Democratic Republic of MadagascarAntananarivo, 700,000Merina 15%, Betsimisaraka 9%, Betsileo 7%, Tsimihety 4%, Antaisaka 4%, other tribesMalagasy, FrenchAnimist 52%, Christian 41%, Muslim 7%Advance Guard of the Revolution, Militants for the Establishment of a Proletarian RegimeOAU, UN6 provincesFrancExports: France, U.S., Singapore. Imports: France, Saudi ArabiaSpices, coffee, petroleum, shellfishPetroleum, machinery, rice and other grains, chemicals, manufacturesSoutheastern African islandMaromokotro, 9,436 ft (2,876 m)Sea level

 55430MalawiRepublicUniversal, over 2146Chewa,Nyanja,Tumbuka,Yao,LomweChichewa,English,TombukaProtestant,Roman Catholic,MuslimCW,OAU,UNUnited Kingdom,United States,Netherlands,South African countries,GermanyTobacco,Sugar,Tea,Textiles,PeanutsTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Petroleum,FoodSouthern African    8,335,000   182    70 12%4644 25%    1,203,000,000   185   45,747   118,484000000011316496466316967590317562779540519180968Republic of MalawiLilongwe, 175,000Chewa, Nyanja, Tumbuka, Yao, Lomwe, othersChichewa, English, TombukaProtestant 55%, Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 20%CongressCW, OAU, UN3 regionsKwachaExports: U.K., U.S., Netherlands. Imports: South African countries, U.K., GermanyTobacco, sugar, tea, textiles, peanutsTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, chemicals, petroleum, foodSouthern Africa, landlockedSapitwa, 9,849 ft (3,002 m)Shire River valley, 120 ft (37 m)

 55439MaliRepublicUniversal, over 2100Malinke,Fulani,Voltaic,SonghaiFrench,Bambara,Fulani,MalinkeSunni Muslim,Animist,ChristianOAU,UNFrance,Ivory Coast,GermanyCotton,Clothing,Livestock,Food,Peanut oilPetroleum,Machinery,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,FoodWestern African    9,293,000    19     7.5 18%4440  9%      538,000,000    70  478,767 1,240,000010002I1101131835542831878847831927164754074132181188Republic of MaliBamako, 502,000Malinke 50%, Fulani 17%, Voltaic 12%, Songhai 6%French, Bambara, indigenousSunni Muslim 90%, Animist 9%, Christian 1%Democratic Union of the PeopleOAU, UN8 districtsCFA francFrance, Ivory Coast, GermanyCotton, clothing, livestock and other food, peanut oilPetroleum, machinery, manufactures, transportation equipment, foodWestern Africa, landlockedHambori Tondo, 3,789 ft (1,155 m)Senegal River valley, 72 ft (22 m)

 55454MauritaniaProvisional military governmentUniversal adult00Moor,BlackArabic,FrenchSunni MuslimAL,OAU,UNJapan,France,Spain,SenegalIron ore,FishMachinery,Transportation equipment,Wheat,Manufactures,FuelWestern African    2,008,000     5.1     2.0 35%4642 17%      697,000,000   386  395,956 1,025,520000002I110113199384743204176153210378685422666181468Islamic Republic of MauritaniaNouakchott, 285,000Mixed Moor and black 40%, Moor 30%, black 30%Arabic, French, indigenousSunni Muslim 100%NoneAL, OAU, UN12 regions, 1 capital districtOuguiyaExports: Japan, France, Spain. Imports: France, Spain, SenegalIron ore, fishMachinery and transportation equipment, wheat, manufactures, fuelWestern AfricaIjill, Mt., 3,002 ft (915 m)Lake Ndrhamcha, 10 ft (3 m) below sea level

 55457Mauritius (incl. Dependencies)Parliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800Indian,Creole,Chinese,FrenchEnglish,Creole,French,BhojpuriHindu,Roman Catholic,Muslim,TamilCW,OAU,UNUnited Kingdom,France,United States,Bahrain,South African countriesSugar,Clothing,ManufacturesTextiles,Manufactures,Grain,Food,Petroleum,MachineryIndian Ocean islands    1,105,000 1,402   542 42%6964 67%    1,061,000,000 1,035      788     2,040000001I110113219245993225284633229967725433252181948MauritiusPort Louis, Mauritius I., 138,272Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2%English, Creole, French, BhojpuriHindu 30%, Roman Catholic 28%, Muslim 16%, Tamil 7%Labor, Militant Socialist Movement, Militant Movement, Social Democratic, othersCW, OAU, UN9 districtsRupeeExports: U.K., France, U.S. Imports: Bahrain, France, South African countriesSugar, clothing and other manufacturesTextiles and other manufactures, grain and other food, petroleum, machineryIndian Ocean islandPetite Riviere Noire Pk., 2,710 ft (826 m)Sea level

 55460MayotteTerritorial collectivity (France)Universal, over 1800MahoraisFrench,Swahili,MahorianSunni MuslimFrance,Reunion,Comoros,Kenya,South AfricaEssential oils,VanillaBuilding materials,Transportation equipment,Rice,Clothing,FlourSoutheastern African islands       82,000   569   219      144       374000000001323785328324118294324417572544019182198Territorial Collectivity of MayotteDzaoudzi (de facto), Dzaoudzi I., 4,147; Mamoutzou (future), Mayotte I.MahoraisFrench, Swahili (Mahorian)Sunni Muslim 99%Democratic Rally, Popular Movement, Rally for the Republic17 communesFrench francExports: France, Reunion, Comoros. Imports: France, Kenya, South AfricaEssential oils, vanillaBuilding materials, transportation equipment, rice, clothing, flourSoutheastern African islandsBenara, Mayotte I., 2,165 ft (660 m)Sea level

 55490Morocco (excl. Western Sahara)Constitutional monarchyUniversal, over 2000Arab-BerberArabic,Berber,FrenchSunni MuslimAL,UNFrance,Spain,India,United States,Saudi ArabiaPhosphates,Chemicals,Clothing,Manufactures,Oranges,FishPetroleum,Manufactures,Food,Machinery,Crude materials,ChemicalsNorthwestern African   25,930,000   150    58 45%6057 30%   11,892,000,000   547  172,414   446,550100013I121113250064693254806323261178665445063618267210Kingdom of MoroccoRabat, 518,616Arab-Berber 99%Arabic, Berber dialects, FrenchSunni Muslim 99%Constitutional Union, Istiqlal, National Assembly of Independents, Popular Movement, othersAL, UN35 provinces, 8 prefecturesDirhamExports: France, Spain, India. Imports: France, U.S., Saudi ArabiaPhosphates, chemicals, clothing and other manufactures, oranges, fishPetroleum, manufactures, food, machinery, crude materials, chemicalsNorthwestern AfricaToubkal, Mt., 13,665 ft (4,165 m)Lake Tah, 180 ft (55 m) below sea levelThe above information excludes Western Sahara.

 55493MozambiqueSocialist republicUniversal adult00Makua,Lomwe,ThongaPortugueseTribal Religionist,Roman Catholic,Christian,MuslimOAU,UNUnited States,Germany,Japan,Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,South African countries,FranceFish,Cashews,Tea,Cotton,SugarFood,Fuel,Machinery,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSouthern African   15,535,000    50    19 19%4644 27%    1,840,000,000   142  308,642   799,3790000000113270033913273996783280821042551069184978People's Republic of MozambiqueMaputo, 755,300Makua, Lomwe, Thonga, othersPortuguese, indigenousTribal religionist 60%, Roman Catholic and other Christian 30%, MuslimFront for the LiberationOAU, UN10 provinces, 1 independent cityMeticalExports: U.S., Germany, Japan. Imports: U.S.S.R., South African countries, FranceFish, cashews, tea, cotton, sugarFood, fuel, machinery and transportation equipment, chemicalsSouthern AfricaBinga, Mt., 7,992 ft (2,436 m)Sea level

 55712Namibia (excl. Walvis Bay)RepublicUniversal adult00Ovambo,Kavango,Damara,HereroAfrikaans,English,GermanLutheran,Protestant,Roman Catholic,AnimistNoneSouth Africa,Germany,United Kingdom,United StatesDiamonds,Copper,Lead,UraniumFood,Building materials,ManufacturesSouthern African    1,386,000     4.4     1.7 51%5047 23%      860,000,000   782  317,818   823,144000000111329141353329499574330078108355151918541221NamibiaWindhoek, 120,000Ovambo 49%, Kavango 9%, Damara 8%, Herero 7%, white 7%, mixed 7%Afrikaans, English, German, indigenousLutheran and other Protestant, Roman Catholic, AnimistDemocratic Turnhalle Alliance, South West Africa People's OrganizationNone26 districtsSouth African randSouth Africa, Germany, U.K., U.S.Diamonds, copper, lead, uraniumFood, building materials, manufacturesSouthern AfricaBrandberg, 8,461 ft (2,579 m)Sea levelThe above information excludes Walvis Bay.

 55544NigerProvisional military governmentUniversal adult00Hausa,Djerma,Fulani,Taureg,BeriberiFrench,Hausa,Djerma,FulaniMuslim,Animist,ChristianOAU,UNFrance,Japan,Nigeria,AlgeriaUranium,LivestockTextiles,Manufactures,Food,Machinery,PetroleumWestern African    7,609,000    16     6.0 16%4441 10%    1,830,000,000   320  489,191 1,267,000000006I1301133117645133163241333205067255175226187778Republic of NigerNiamey, 399,100Hausa 56%, Djerma 22%, Fulani 9%, Taureg 8%, Beriberi 4%French, Hausa, Djerma, indigenousMuslim 80%, Animist and Christian 20%NoneOAU, UN7 departmentsCFA francExports: France, Japan, Nigeria. Imports: France, Nigeria, AlgeriaUranium, livestockTextiles and other manufactures, food, machinery, petroleumWestern Africa, landlockedIndoukal-n-Taghes, 6,634 ft (2,022 m)Niger River valley, 650 ft (200 m)

 55547NigeriaProvisional military governmentNoneLagos, Nigeria56Hausa,Fulani,Yoruba,IboYoruba,English,Hausa,Fulani,IboMuslim,Christian,AnimistCW,OAU,OPEC,UNUnited States,Netherlands,France,United Kingdom,GermanyPetroleum,CocoaManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Food,ChemicalsWestern African  111,010,000   311   120 23%5047 38%   67,291,000,000   805  356,669   923,76801010014381806I131113327396483333925203339178665541819418802251Federal Republic of NigeriaLagos (de facto), 1,123,000; Abuja (future)Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Ibo, othersEnglish, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Ibo, indigenousMuslim 50%, Christian 40%, Animist 10%NoneCW, OAU, OPEC, UN21 states, 1 capital territoryNairaExports: U.S., Netherlands, France. Imports: U.K., Germany, JapanPetroleum, cocoaManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, food, chemicalsWestern AfricaWaddi, Mt., 7,936 ft (2,419 m)Sea level

 55635ReunionOverseas department (France)Universal adult00French,African,Malagasy,Chinese,Pakistani,IndianFrench,CreoleRoman CatholicNoneFrance,Portugal,BahrainSugar,Fish,Shellfish,RumMachinery,Manufactures,Food,Transportation equipment,Chemicals,PetroleumIndian Ocean islands      590,000   609   235 60%7466 79%    1,709,000,000 3,165      969     2,510000002I150013348003243351294163355506495562991190708Department of ReunionSaint-Denis, 84,400Reunionese (mixed French, African, Malagasy, Chinese, Pakistani, and Indian)French, CreoleRoman Catholic 94%Communist, Rally for the Republic, Union for Democracy, othersNone4 arrondissementsFrench francExports: France, Portugal. Imports: France, BahrainSugar, fish and shellfish, rumMachinery, manufactures, food, transportation equipment, chemicals, petroleumIndian Ocean islandNeiges, Piton des, 10,069 ft (3,069 m)Sea level

 55643RwandaRepublicUniversal adult00Hutu,Tutsi,TwaFrench,KinyarwandaRoman Catholic,Protestant,AnimistOAU,UNBelgium,Kenya,JapanCoffee,Tea,Tin,Minerals,Crude vegetable materials,Animal feedTextiles,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,PetroleumEastern African    7,463,000   734   283  6%4845 35%    1,587,000,000   295   10,169    26,33800000011133621551133673160833734476955736919094219Republic of RwandaKigali, 181,600Hutu 89%, Tutsi 10%, TwaFrench, KinyarwandaRoman Catholic 52%, Protestant 21%, Animist 9%National Revolutionary Movement for DevelopmentOAU, UN10 prefecturesFrancExports: Belgium, Kenya. Imports: Kenya, Belgium, JapanCoffee, tea, tin and other minerals, crude vegetable materials, animal feedTextiles and other manufactures, transportation equipment, petroleumEastern Africa, landlockedKarisimbi, Mt., 14,787 ft (4,507 m)3,100 ft (950 m)

 55667Sao Tome and PrincipeRepublicUniversal, over 1800Black,PortuguesePortugueseRoman Catholic,Protestant,Seventh Day AdventistOAU,UNNetherlands,Portugal,United States,GermanyCocoa,Copra,Coffee,Palm oilFood,Machinery,FuelWestern African islands      123,000   331   128 38%4543 57%       37,700,000   428      372       9640000000113381442823384314023388381024557769193448Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome, Sao Tome I., 17,380Black, mixed black and Portuguese, PortuguesePortuguese, indigenous languagesRoman Catholic, African Protestant, Seventh Day AdventistMovement for the LiberationOAU, UN7 districtsDobraNetherlands, Portugal, U.S., GermanyCocoa, copra, coffee, palm oilFood, machinery, fuelWestern African islandsSao Tome Pk., Sao Tome, 6,640 ft (2,024 m)Sea level

 55676SenegalRepublicUniversal adult00Wolof,Serer,Fulani,Tukulor,Diola,MalinkeFrench,Wolof,Fulani,MalinkeMuslim,Animist,Roman Catholic,ChristianOAU,UNFrance,United Kingdom,NigeriaPetroleum,Phosphate,Fish,Shellfish,Manufactures,ChemicalsPetroleum,Food,Manufactures,Machinery,Chemicals,Transportation equipmentWestern African    7,367,000    97    37 36%4542 47%    2,642,000,000   397   75,955   196,722000003I150113398793513402356183408589655580298193698Republic of SenegalDakar, 1,428,084Wolof 41%, Serer 15%, Fulani 12%, Tukulor 11%, Diola 5%, Malinke 6%French, Wolof, indigenousMuslim 92%, Animist 6%, Roman Catholic and other Christian 2%Democratic, Socialist, othersOAU, UN10 regionsCFA francExports: France, U.K. Imports: France, NigeriaPetroleum, phosphate, fish and shellfish, manufactures, chemicalsPetroleum, food, manufactures, machinery, chemicals, transportation equipmentWestern Africa1,906 ft (581 m)Sea level

 55679SeychellesRepublicUniversal, over 1800Asian,African,EuropeanEnglish,French,CreoleRoman Catholic,AnglicanCW,OAU,UNBahrain,Singapore,United States,United Kingdom,South African countriesPetroleum,Telecommunications equipment,Machinery,FishPetroleum,Manufactures,Grain,Food,Machinery,ChemicalsIndian Ocean islands       69,000   394   152 50%7366 58%      152,000,000 2,338      175       453000003I1501134184347434232230934263637355920331193978Republic of SeychellesVictoria, Mahe I., 23,000Seychellois (mixed Asian, African, and European)English, French, CreoleRoman Catholic 90%, Anglican 8%People's Progressive FrontCW, OAU, UNNoneRupeeExports: Bahrain, Singapore, U.S. Imports: Bahrain, U.K., South African countriesPetroleum, telecommunications equipment and other machinery, fishPetroleum, manufactures, grain and other food, machinery, chemicalsIndian Ocean islandsSeychellois, Mt., Mahe I., 2,969 ft (905 m)Sea level

 55682Sierra LeoneRepublicUniversal, over 2100Temne,Mende,CreoleEnglish,KrioMuslim,Animist,ChristianCW,OAU,UNBelgium,Netherlands,United Kingdom,Nigeria,GermanyDiamonds,Bauxite,Minerals,Cocoa,CoffeePetroleum,Manufactures,Rice,Food,Machinery,Motor vehiclesWestern African    4,116,000   147    57 28%3633 15%    1,627,000,000   438   27,925    72,325000000011343031497343533663344201759562739194278Republic of Sierra LeoneFreetown, 300,000Temne 30%, Mende 30%, Creole 2%, other AfricanEnglish, Krio, indigenousMuslim 30%, Animist 30%, Christian 10%All People's CongressCW, OAU, UN3 regions, 1 areaLeoneExports: Belgium, Netherlands, U.K. Imports: Nigeria, U.K., GermanyDiamonds, bauxite and other minerals, cocoa, coffeePetroleum, manufactures, rice and other food, machinery, motor vehiclesWestern AfricaBintimani, 6,381 ft (1,945 m)Sea level

 55694SomaliaSocialist republicUniversal, over 1849SomaliSomali,Arabic,English,ItalianSunni MuslimAL,OAU,UNSaudi Arabia,Italy,United Kingdom,Italy,GermanyLivestock,Fruit,VegetablesTelecommunications equipment,Machinery,Transportation equipmentEastern African    8,332,000    34    13 34%4339 60%    2,551,000,000   563  246,201   637,657000000011344977399345381440345826967562999194528Somali Democratic RepublicMogadishu, 600,000Somali 85%Arabic, Somali, English, ItalianSunni MuslimRevolutionary SocialistAL, OAU, UN16 regionsShillingExports: Saudi Arabia, Italy. Imports: U.K., Italy, GermanyLivestock, fruit and vegetablesTelecommunications equipment and other machinery, transportation equipmentEastern AfricaShimber Berris, 7,897 ft (2,407 m)Sea level

 55697South Africa (incl. Walvis Bay)RepublicColoreds, Indians, and whites, over 18Johannesburg, South Africa26Black,White,Mulatto,IndianAfrikaans,English,Zulu,Xhosa,siSwati,SothoBlack Independent,Dutch Reformed,Roman CatholicUNUnited States,Germany,Japan,United Kingdom,South AfricaGold,Food,Coal,Iron and steel,Diamonds,Metals,MineralsMachinery,Manufactures,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSouthern African   36,790,000    85    33 56%5552 59%   54,834,000,000 2,042  433,680 1,123,22601010121134710I1511134681576534758573034832015815634946219501104Republic of South AfricaPretoria (administrative), 435,100; Cape Town (legislative), 859,940; Bloemfontein (judicial), 102,600Black 69%, white 18%, mulatto (coloured) 10%, Indian 3%Afrikaans, English, Zulu, Xhosa, other indigenousBlack Independent 21%, Dutch Reformed 14%, Roman Catholic 10%African National Congress, Conservative, National, Progressive Federal, othersUN4 provincesRandU.S., Germany, Japan, U.K., South African countriesGold, food, coal, iron and steel, diamonds, metals, mineralsMachinery, manufactures, transportation equipment, chemicalsSouthern AfricaeNjesuthi, 11,306 ft (3,446 m)Sea levelThe above information includes Walvis Bay.

 55650St. Helena (incl. Dependencies)Dependent territory (U.K.)00European,Asian,AfricanEnglishAnglican,Jehovah's Witness,BaptistUnited Kingdom,South AfricaFish,HandicraftsFood,Fuel,Transportation equipment,Beverages,Tobacco,MachinerySouth Atlantic islands        7,600    47    18 17% 97%      162       419000000034992140635033211513514881704568529196468St. HelenaJamestown, St. Helena I., 1,413Mixed European, Asian, and AfricanEnglishAnglican 87%, Jehovah's Witness 4%, Baptist 3%Labor, Progressive2 dependencies, 1 administrative areaPoundU.K., South AfricaFish, handicraftsFood, fuel, transportation equipment, beverages and tobacco, machinerySouth Atlantic islandsQueen Mary's Pk., Tristan I., 6,760 ft (2,060 m)Sea level

 55724SudanProvisional military governmentUniversal adult00Black,Arab,BejaArabic,EnglishSunni Musli,ChristianAL,OAU,UNSaudi Arabia,China,Germany,United Kingdom,United StatesOil seeds,Textile fibers,Grain,Livestock,Gum arabicMachinery,Sugar,Food,Manufactures,Transportation equipmentEastern African   24,775,000    26     9.9 21%4947 31%    7,678,000,000   375  967,500 2,505,813000002I160113532073593535716113541878025687695196698Democratic Republic of the SudanKhartoum, 476,218Black 52%, Arab 39%, Beja 6%Arabic, indigenous, EnglishSunni Muslim 70%, indigenous 20%, Christian 5%Democratic Unionist, National Islamic Front, Umma, othersAL, OAU, UN18 provincesPoundExports: Saudi Arabia, China, Germany. Imports: Saudi Arabia, U.K., U.S.Oil seeds, textile fibers, grain, livestock, gum arabicMachinery, sugar and other food, manufactures, transportation equipmentEastern AfricaKinyeti, 10,456 ft (3,187 m)Sea level

 55733SwazilandMonarchyUniversal adult00Swazi,European,ZuluEnglish,siSwatiProtestant,Christian,Tribal ReligionistCW,OAU,UNSouth Africa,United Kingdom,United StatesSugar,Asbestos,Wood,FruitMotor vehicles,Chemicals,Petroleum,FoodSouthern African      787,000   117    45 26%5047 55%      571,000,000   960    6,704    17,364000000011355008383355396554355955750569909196968Kingdom of SwazilandMbabane (de facto), 53,000; Lobamba (future)Swazi 95%, European 2%, Zulu 1%English, siSwatiAfrican Protestant and other Christian 57%, tribal religionist 43%Imbokodvo National MovementCW, OAU, UN4 districtsLilangeniSouth Africa, U.K., U.S.Sugar, asbestos, wood, fruitMotor vehicles, chemicals, petroleum, foodSouthern Africa, landlockedEmlembe, 6,109 ft (1,862 m)Great Usutu River valley, 70 ft (21 m)

 55748TanzaniaRepublicUniversal, over 1800AfricanEnglish,SwahiliAnimist,Muslim,ChristianCW,OAU,UNGermany,United Kingdom,India,JapanCoffee,Cotton,Nuts,Diamonds,Cloves,Sisal,TobaccoPetroleum,Machinery,Buses,Transportation equipment,ManufacturesEastern African   25,220,000    69    27 22%5349 46%    6,401,000,000   297  364,900   945,087000010I17011356723217356945577357527109257017473197228United Republic of TanzaniaDar es Salaam (de facto), 757,346; Dodoma (future), 46,000African 99%English, Swahili, indigenousAnimist 35%, Muslim 35%, Christian 30%RevolutionaryCW, OAU, UN25 regionsShillingExports: Germany, U.K., India. Imports: U.K., Japan, GermanyCoffee, cotton, nuts, diamonds, cloves, sisal, tobaccoPetroleum, machinery, buses and other transportation equipment, manufacturesEastern AfricaKilimanjaro, Mt., 19,341 ft (5,895 m)Sea level

 55760TogoRepublicUniversal adult00Ewe,Kabye,MinaFrenchAnimist,Christian,MuslimOAU,UNNetherlands,France,Yugoslavia,GermanyPhosphates,Cocoa,Cotton,CementTextiles,Manufactures,Food,Chemicals,PetroleumWestern African    3,508,000   160    62 22%5249 16%      747,000,000   267   21,925    56,7850000000113586332413588792563591401121575049197448Republic of TogoLome, 369,926Ewe 25%, Kabye 15%, Mina, othersFrench, indigenousAnimist 70%, Christian 20%, Muslim 10%Rally of the PeopleOAU, UN21 circumscriptionsCFA francExports: Netherlands, France, Yugoslavia. Imports: France, Netherlands, GermanyPhosphates, cocoa, cotton, cementTextiles and other manufactures, food, chemicals, petroleumWestern AfricaBaumann Pk., 3,235 ft (986 m)Sea level

 55775TunisiaRepublicUniversal, over 2100Arab,EuropeanArabic,FrenchMuslim,ChristianAL,OAU,UNFrance,United States,Italy,GermanyPetroleum,Clothing,Fertilizer,Chemicals,FoodTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,PetroleumNorthern African    8,079,000   128    49 57%6160 46%    8,214,000,000 1,126   63,170   163,610000003I180113602783113605944823610818875753090197698Republic of TunisiaTunis, 596,654Arab 98%, European 1%Arabic, FrenchMuslim 98%, Christian 1%Constitutional Democratic Rally, othersAL, OAU, UN23 governoratesDinarExports: France, U.S., Italy. Imports: France, Italy, GermanyPetroleum, clothing, fertilizer and other chemicals, foodTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, food, petroleumNorthern AfricaChambi, Mt., 5,066 ft (1,544 m)Shatt al-Rharsa, 56 ft (17 m) below sea level

 55784UgandaProvisional military governmentUniversal adult00Ganda,Nkole,Gisu,Soga,Turkana,Chiga,Lango,AcholiEnglish,Luganda,SwahiliRoman Catholic,Protestant,Muslim,AnimistCW,OAU,UNUnited States,United Kingdom,Spain,Kenya,JapanCoffee,Cotton,Copper,TeaMachinery,Transportation equipment,Manufactures,Chemicals,FoodEastern African   17,300,000   186    72 10%5147 52%    5,900,000,000   422   93,104   241,139000006I18011361984437362426393362824106857636339197938Republic of UgandaKampala, 460,000Ganda, Nkole, Gisu, Soga, Turkana, Chiga, Lango, AcholiEnglish, Luganda, Swahili, indigenousRoman Catholic 33%, Protestant 33%, Muslim 16%, AnimistConservative, Democratic, Patriotic Movement, People's CongressCW, OAU, UN10 provincesShillingExports: U.S., U.K., Spain. Imports: Kenya, U.K., JapanCoffee, cotton, copper, teaMachinery and transportation equipment, manufactures, chemicals, foodEastern Africa, landlockedMargherita Pk., 16,762 ft (5,109 m)Albert Nile River valley, 2,000 ft (650 m)

 55721Western SaharaOccupied by Morocco00Arab,BerberArabicSunni MuslimNoneMoroccoPhosphatesFuel,FoodNorthwestern African      196,000     1.9     0.7 53% 20%  102,703   266,000000000001363916257364178270364453809579999198258Western SaharaEl Aaiun, 93,875Arab, BerberArabicSunni MuslimNoneNoneMoroccan dirhamMoroccoPhosphatesFuel, foodNorthwestern Africa2,640 ft (805 m)Sea level

 55171ZaireRepublicUniversal, over 1800Mongo,Luba,Kongo,Mangbetu-AzandeFrench,Kikongo,Lingala,Swahili,TshilubaRoman Catholic,Protestant,Kimbanguist,MuslimOAS,UNBelgium,France,Switzerland,United StatesCopper,Metals,Coffee,Food,Crude materialsMetals,Manufactures,Machinery,Food,ChemicalsCentral African   35,165,000    39    15 37%5248 46%    4,588,000,000   150  905,568 2,345,095200001I201113652774223657045743662831085580231719848209Republic of ZaireKinshasa, 2,653,558Mongo, Luba, Kongo, Mangbetu-Azande, othersFrench, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, TshilubaRoman Catholic 50%, Protestant 20%, Kimbanguist 10%, Muslim 10%Popular Movement of the RevolutionOAS, UN8 regions, 1 independent townZaireExports: Belgium, France, Switzerland. Imports: Belgium, U.S., FranceCopper and other metals, coffee and other food, crude materialsMetals and other manufactures, machinery, food, chemicalsCentral AfricaMargherita Pk., 16,762 ft (5,109 m)Sea level

 55868ZambiaRepublicUniversal, over 1848African,EuropeanBemba,English,Nyanja,TongaChristian,Tribal Religionist,Muslim,HinduCW,OAU,UNJapan,Germany,United Kingdom,South African countries,United StatesCopper,Zinc,MetalsMachinery,Textiles,Manufactures,Petroleum,ChemicalsSouthern African    7,995,000    28    11 50%5350 52%    2,597,000,000   390  290,586   752,614000000011367384474367863276368144748580569200738Republic of the ZambiaLusaka, 535,830African 99%, European 1%English, Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, indigenousChristian 70%, tribal religionist 29%, Muslim and Hindu 1%United National IndependenceCW, OAU, UN9 provincesKwachaExports: Japan, Germany, U.K. Imports: South African countries, U.K., U.S.Copper, zinc, and other metalsMachinery, textiles and other manufactures, petroleum, chemicalsSouthern Africa, landlocked7,100 ft (2,164 m)Zambezi River valley, 1,081 ft (329 m)

 55637ZimbabweRepublicUniversal, over 1800Shona,NdebeleEnglish,ChiShona,Si NdebeleAnimist,Roman Catholic,Apostolic,ProtestantCW,OAU,UNSouth African countries,United Kingdom,Germany,United StatesMetals,Manufactures,Tobacco,Food,Cotton,AsbestosMachinery,Petroleum,Manufactures,Chemicals,FoodSouthern African    9,252,000    61    24 25%5854 62%    5,024,000,000   613  150,873   390,759100001I2001136891032936924437736962612035808345200998Republic of ZimbabweHarare, 656,011Shona 71%, Ndebele 16%, white 1%English, ChiShona, Si NdebeleAnimist, Roman Catholic, Apostolic and other ProtestantAfrican National Union, African People's UnionCW, OAU, UN8 provincesDollarExports: South African countries, U.K., Germany. Imports: South African countries, U.K., U.S.Metals and other manufactures, tobacco, food, cotton, asbestosMachinery, petroleum, manufactures, chemicals, foodSouthern Africa, landlockedInyangani, 8,507 ft (2,593 m)Confluence of Sabi and Lundi rivers, 530 ft (162 m)

 66024American SamoaUnincorporated territory (U.S.)Universal, over 1800Samoan,Black,TonganSamoan,EnglishCongregationalist,Protestant,Roman CatholicUnited States,Japan,New ZealandCanned tuna,Fish productsFuel,Food,JewelrySouth Pacific islands       44,000   571   221 48%6965 99%      119,000,000 3,500       77       199000002I0101137085348137133966837201256258152134201318Territory of American SamoaPago Pago, Tutuila I., 3,075Samoan 85%, part Samoan 8%, black 3%, Tongan 2%Samoan, EnglishCongregationalist 50%, other Protestant 30%, Roman Catholic 20%None3 districtsU.S. dollarU.S., Japan, New ZealandCanned tuna and other fish productsFuel, food, jewelrySouth Pacific islandsLata Mtn., Tau I., 3,159 ft (963 m)Sea level

 66051AustraliaFederal parliamentary stateUniversal, over 18Melbourne, AustraliaSydney, Australia00European,Asian,AborigineEnglish,Aranda,MurnginAnglican,Roman Catholic,ProtestantCW,OECD,UNJapan,United StatesGrain,Food,Coal,Minerals,Metals,Manufactures,WoolManufactures,Machinery,Transportation equipment,Chemicals,PetroleiumSouth Pacific islands   16,950,000     5.7     2.2 86%7972100%  167,441,000,00010,7582,966,155 7,682,300020201631119102228105406I0111137259377837337672737410811365830538620158164Commonwealth of AustraliaCanberra, 243,450European 95%, Asian 4%, Aboriginal and other 1%English, indigenousAnglican 26%, Roman Catholic 26%, other Protestant 24%Democrats, Labor, Liberal, NationalCW, OECD, UN6 states, 2 territoriesDollarJapan, U.S.Grain and other food, coal, minerals, metals and other manufactures, woolManufactures, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicals, petroleumContinent between South Pacific and Indian oceansKosciusko, Mt., 7,310 ft (2,228 m)Lake Eyre (north), 52 ft (16 m) below sea level

 66159Christmas IslandExternal territory (Australia)00Chinese,Malay,EuropeanEnglish,Chinese,MalayBuddhist,Muslim,Roman Catholic,ChristianAustralia,New ZealandPhosphatesBuilding materials,Machinery,Motor vehicles,Fuel,FoodIndian Ocean islands        2,000    38    15       52       1350000000375270652375927668376600747587179203488Territory of Christmas IslandThe SettlementChinese 61%, Malay 25%, European 11%English, Chinese, MalayBuddhist 37%, Muslim 25%, Roman Catholic and other Christian 18%NoneAustralian dollarAustralia, New ZealandPhosphatesBuilding materials, machinery, motor vehicles, fuel, foodIndian Ocean islandMurray Hill, 1,184 ft (361 m)Sea level

 66161Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPart of AustraliaNone00Malay,EuropeanEnglish,Cocos-Malay,MalayMuslim,Anglican,ChristianAustraliaCopraFood,Fuel,Manufactured goodsIndian Ocean islands          600   111    43        5        1400000003773709743783498393791931808587599203898Territory of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsNoneCocos-Malay 58%, European 26%English, Cocos-Malay, MalayMuslim 57%, Anglican and other Christian 22%NoneAustralian dollarAustraliaCopraFood, fuel, manufactured goodsIndian Ocean islandsOn West I., 16 ft (5 m)Sea level

 66175Cook IslandsSelf-governing territory (New Zealand)Universal adult00Maori,PolynesianEnglish,RaratonganCongregationalist,Christian,Roman CatholicNew Zealand,French Polynesia,Japan,Japan,United StatesClothing,Fruit,Vegetables,CopraFood,Manufactures,MachinerySouth Pacific islands       18,000   198    76 33%7064       21,000,000 1,167       91       236000000001381023125381153139381297226587909204198Cook IslandsAvarua, Rarotonga I., 9,525Cook Islands Maori (Polynesian) 91%English, Malay-Polynesian languagesCongregationalist (Cook Islands Christian Church) 69%, Roman CatholicCook Islands, DemocraticNoneNew Zealand dollarExports: New Zealand, French Polynesia, Japan. Imports: New Zealand, Japan, U.S.Clothing, fruit and vegetables, copraFood, manufactures, machinerySouth Pacific islandsTe Manga, Rarotonga I., 2,142 ft (653 m)Sea level

 66227FijiRepublicUniversal adult00Indian,Fijian,EuropeanEnglish,Fijian,HindustaniMethodist,Christian,Hindu,MuslimUNUnited Kingdom,United States,Malaysia,Australia,Japan,New ZealandSugar,Copra,FishTextiles,Manufactures,Petroleum,Food,Machinery,ChemicalsSouth Pacific islands      720,000   102    39 41%7167 79%    1,162,000,000 1,672    7,078    18,333000003I05111381537594382136369382510657588138920441194Republic of FijiSuva, Viti Levu I., 69,665Indian 49%, Fijian 46%, European 5%English, Fijian, HindustaniMethodist and other Christian 51%, Hindu 40%, Muslim 8%Alliance, Labor, National FederationUN14 provincesDollarExports: U.K., U.S., Malaysia. Imports: Australia, Japan, New ZealandSugar, copra, fishTextiles and other manufactures, petroleum, food, machinery, chemicalsSouth Pacific islandsTomanivi, Mt., Viti Levu I., 4,341 ft (1,323 m)Sea level

 66242French PolynesiaOverseas territory (France)Universal adult00Polynesian,European,ChineseFrench,Tahitian,ChineseEvangelical,Protestant,Roman CatholicNoneFrance,United States,Italy,New ZealandPearls,Machinery,Copra,Precision instrumentsManufactures,Meat,Food,Machinery,Transportation equipmentSouth Pacific islands      194,000   126    49 62%6360 98%    1,146,000,000 7,640    1,544     4,000000007I061013831934973836959463846465445892846420661228Territory of French PolynesiaPapeete, Tahiti I., 23,496Polynesian 69%, European 12%, Chinese 10%French, Tahitian, ChineseEvangelical and other Protestant 55%, Roman Catholic 32%Amuitahiraa Mo Porinesia, Ia Mana, Pupu Here Ai'a, Tahoeraa HuiraatiraNone5 circumscriptionsCFP francExports: France, U.S., Italy. Imports: France, U.S., New ZealandPearls, machinery, copra, precision instrumentsManufactures, meat and other food, machinery, transportation equipmentSouth Pacific islandsOrohena, Mont, Tahiti I., 7,352 ft (2,241 m)Sea level

 66290GuamUnincorporated territory (U.S.)Universal, over 1800Chamorro,FilipinoEnglish,Chamorro,PilipinoRoman CatholicUnited States,Trust Terr. of the Pacific Is.,Saudi Arabia,JapanRefined petroleum products,Copra,FishCrude petroleum, Manufactured goodsNorth Pacific islands      154,000   737   285 47%7670 90%      755,000,000 6,681      209       541000001I060113852042283854373473857894035940645209038Territory of GuamAgana, 896Chamorro 50%, Filipino 25%, white 10%English, Chamorro, Filipino dialectsRoman Catholic 98%Democratic, Republican19 municipalitiesU.S. dollarExports: U.S., Trust Terr. of the Pacific Is. Imports: U.S., Saudi Arabia, JapanRefined petroleum products, copra, fishCrude petroleum, manufactured goodsNorth Pacific islandLamlam, Mt., 1,332 ft (406 m)Sea level

 66275KiribatiRepublicUniversal, over 1800Kiribatian,MicronesianEnglish,GilberteseRoman Catholic,Congregationalist,BahaiCWDenmark,United States,American Samoa,Australia,Japan,New ZealandPhosphatesMachinery,Food,Manufactures,Petroleum,Beverages,TobaccoSouth Pacific islands       70,000   250    96 34%5450 90%       28,000,000   475      280       726000003I1001138621028638650139138689735259469143209298Republic of KiribatiBairiki, Tarawa I., 2,086Kiribatian (Micronesian)English, GilberteseRoman Catholic 53%, Congregationalist 41%, Bahai 2%Christian Democratic, Gilbertese NationalCW6 districtsAustralian dollarExports: Denmark, U.S., American Samoa. Imports: Australia, Japan, New ZealandPhosphatesMachinery, food, manufactures, petroleum, beverages and tobaccoCentral Pacific islandsOn Banaba I., 246 ft (75 m)Sea level

 66586Marshall IslandsRepublic (U.S. protection)Universal, over 1800MicronesianEnglish,MarshalleseProtestant,Roman CatholicUnited States,JapanCopra,Agricultural products,HandicraftsFood,Beverages,Building materialsNorth Pacific islands       43,000   614   238 48% 90%       32,000,000 1,067       70       181000003I11001387275153387433498387936158659638135209638Republic of the Marshall IslandsMajuro I.MicronesianEnglish, Malay-Polynesian languages, JapaneseProtestant, Roman CatholicNoneNoneU.S. dollarU.S., JapanCopra, agricultural products, handicraftsFood, beverages, building materialsNorth Pacific islands0 ft (0 m)Sea level

 66584Micronesia, Federated States ofRepublicUniversal, over 1800Micronesian, PolynesianEnglish,Yapese,TrukeseProtestant,Roman CatholicUnited States,JapanCopraNorth Pacific islands       90,000   332   128 19%      111,000,000 1,300      271       7020000000013895631893897573963901581223598149210128Federated States of MicronesiaKolonia, Ponape I., 5,549Micronesian, PolynesianEnglish, Malay-Polynesian languagesProtestant, Roman CatholicNone4 states+U.S. dollarU.S., JapanCopraNorth Pacific islands0 ft (0 m)Sea level

 66466Midway IslandsUnincorporated territory (U.S.)00AmericanEnglishProtestant,Roman CatholicNorth Pacific islands          500   250    96100%        2         5.20000000013914052933917038903925981670598479210448Midway IslandsNoneAmericanEnglishProtestant and Roman CatholicNoneNoneU.S. dollarNorth Pacific islands12 ft (4 m)Sea level

 66499NauruRepublicUniversal adult00Nauruan,Chinese,EuropeanNauruan,EnglishCongregationalist,Protestant,Roman CatholicCWAustralia,New Zealand,United Kingdom,JapanPhosphatesFood,Fuel,WaterSouth Pacific islands        9,000 1,111   429 99%      160,000,00020,513        8        21000000011394283240394528339394872491598719210678Republic of NauruYaren DistrictNauruan 58%, other Pacific Islander 26%, Chinese 8%, European 8%Nauruan, EnglishCongregationalist and other Protestant 67%, Roman Catholic 33%Democratic, NauruCW14 districts+Australian dollarExports: Australia, New Zealand. Imports: Australia, U.K., New Zealand, JapanPhosphatesFood, fuel, waterSouth Pacific island210 ft (64 m)Sea level

 66517New CaledoniaOverseas territory (France)Universal adult00Melanesian,French,Wallisian,Polynesian,Indonesian,VietnameseFrenchRoman Catholic,ProtestantNoneFrance,Japan,Australia,United StatesNickel, Ferro-alloysManufactures,Petroleum,Food,Machinery,Automobiles,ChemicalsSouth Pacific islands      153,000    21     8.0 76%6761 91%      824,000,000 5,644    7,358    19,058000002I130013953864273958184973963205255990371210988Territory of New Caledonia and DependenciesNoumea, New Caledonia I., 60,112Melanesian 43%, French 37%, Wallisian 8%, Polynesian 4%, Indonesian 4%, Vietnamese 2%French, Malay-Polynesian languagesRoman Catholic 60%, Protestant 30%Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front, National Front, Rally for the RepublicNone4 regionsCFP francExports: France, Japan, Australia. Imports: France, Australia, U.S.Nickel, ferro-alloysManufactures, petroleum, food, machinery, automobiles, chemicalsSouth Pacific islandsPanie, Mt., New Caledonia I., 5,341 ft (1,628 m)Sea level

 66538New ZealandParliamentary stateUniversal, over 1800European,Maori,SamoanEnglish,MaoriAnglican,Presbyterian,Roman Catholic,MethodistCW,OECD,UNAustralia,Japan,United States,JapanMeat,Manufactures,Wool,Crude materials,Dairy products,FruitTextiles,Manufactures,Machinery,Petroleum,ChemicalsSouth Pacific islands    3,408,000    33    13 84%7771 99%   23,367,000,000 7,406  103,519   268,112200005I1311139686651639738767839807010035999541121127240New ZealandWellington, North I., 137,495European origin 86%, Maori 9%, Samoan and other Pacific islander 3%English, MaoriAnglican 24%, Presbyterian 18%, Roman Catholic 15%, Methodist 5%Democratic, Labor, NationalCW, OECD, UN85 countiesDollarExports: Australia, Japan, U.S. Imports: Japan, Australia, U.S.Meat, manufactures, wool and other crude materials, dairy products, fruitTextiles and other manufactures, machinery, petroleum, chemicalsSouth Pacific islandsCook, Mt., South I., 12,349 ft (3,764 m)Sea level

 66550NiueSelf-governing territory (New Zealand)Universal adult00PolynesianEnglish,NiueanChurch of Niue,Mormon,Roman CatholicNew Zealand,FijiFruit,Food,Footballs,ManufacturesFood,Mineral fuels,Manufactures,Beverages,TobaccoSouth Pacific islands        1,600    16     6.1 22%        3,000,000 1,000      102       263000000001399087146399238137399380412604209213818NiueAlofi, 894PolynesianEnglish, Malay-Polynesian languagesChurch of Niue 73%, Mormon 13%, Roman Catholic 5%People's Action14 village councils+New Zealand dollarExports: New Zealand. Imports: New Zealand, FijiFruit and other food, footballs and other manufacturesFood, mineral fuels, manufactures, beverages and tobaccoSouth Pacific island217 ft (66 m)Sea level

 66553Norfolk IslandExternal territory (Australia)Universal, over 1800European,Tahitian,Australian,New ZealanderEnglish,NorfolkAnglican,Methodist,Roman Catholic,Uniting Church in AustraliaAustralia,Pacific island countriesNorfolk Island pine seeds,Palm seeds,AvocadosFood,ManufacturesSouth Pacific islands        1,900   136    53       14        360000000013998164364002571040027210604539214138Territory of Norfolk IslandKingstonNorfolk Islander (mixed European and Tahitian), Australian, New ZealanderEnglish, NorfolkAnglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Uniting Church in AustraliaNoneAustralian dollarAustralia, Pacific island countriesNorfolk Island pine seeds, palm seeds, avocadosFood, manufacturesSouth Pacific islandBates, Mt., 1,047 ft (319 m)Sea level

 66583Northern Mariana IslandsCommonwealth (U.S. protection)Universal, over 1800Chamorro,Micronesian,EuropeanEnglishRoman Catholic,ChristianVegetables,Beef,PorkNorth Pacific islands       24,000   130    50 16%      165,000,000 9,167      184       4770000000014003164794008001040081510604969214558Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsSaipan I.Chamorro, Micronesian, mixed EuropeanEnglish, Malay-Polynesian languagesRoman Catholic and other ChristianDemocratic, Republican4 municipalities+U.S. dollarVegetables,Beef,PorkNorth Pacific islandsOn Agrihan I., 3,166 ft (965 m)Sea level

 66587Palau (Belau)Part of Pacific Island Trust TerritoryUniversal, over 1800Polynesian,Malayan,MelanesianEnglish,PalauanRoman Catholic,ProtestantUnited States,JapanNorth Pacific islands       15,000    77    30 51%        3,200,000   213      196       5080000000004008402314010765904016711652605289214868Republic of PalauKoror, Babelthuap I., 6,222Palauan (Mixed Polynesian, Malayan, and Melanesian)English, PalauanRoman Catholic, ProtestantNone16 statesU.S. dollarU.S., JapanNorth Pacific islands0 ft (0 m)Sea level

 66595Papua New GuineaParliamentary stateUniversal adult00Melanesian,Papuan,Negrito,Micronesian,PolynesianEnglish,Motu,PidginAnimist,Lutheran,Protestant,Roman CatholicCW,UNJapan,Germany,Australia,SingaporeCopper,Coffee,Copra products,Cocoa,Palm oil,Wood,TeaManufactures,Machinery,Food,Petroleum,Transportation equipment,ChemicalsSouth Pacific islands    3,653,000    20     7.9 14%5351 32%    2,292,000,000   674  178,704   462,840000009I1401140334938240373641640415791560563521215208Papua New GuineaPort Moresby, New Guinea I., 123,624Melanesian, Papuan, Negrito, Micronesian, PolynesianEnglish, Motu, Pidgin, indigenousAnimist 50%, Lutheran and other Protestant 37%, Roman Catholic 13%Pangu, People's Democratic Movement, People's Progress, othersCW, UN19 provinces, 1 capital districtKinaExports: Japan, Germany, Australia. Imports: Australia, Japan, SingaporeCopper, coffee, copra products, cocoa, palm oil, wood, teaManufactures, machinery, food, petroleum, transportation equipment, chemicalsSouth Pacific islandsWilhelm, Mt., New Guinea I., 14,793 ft (4,509 m)Sea level

 66610Pitcairn (incl. Dependencies)Dependent territory (U.K.)Universal, over 1800European,TahitianEnglish,TahitianSeventh Day AdventistFruits,Vegetables,CuriosFuel,Machinery,Building materials,Flour,SugarSouth Pacific islands           60     3.2     1.2 91%          500,000 7,692       19        49000002I14001405090352405447361405813148361123113215678Pitcairn, Henderson, Dulcie and Oeno IslandsAdamstown, Pitcairn I., 64Mixed European and TahitianEnglish, TahitianSeventh Day Adventist 100%None+New Zealand dollarFruits, vegetables, curiosFuel, machinery, building materials, flour, sugarSouth Pacific islandsOn Pitcairn I., 1,444 ft (440 m)Sea level

 66691Solomon IslandsParliamentary stateUniversal, over 2100Melanesian,Polynesian,MicronesianEnglishChurch of Melanesia,Roman Catholic,South Sea EvangelicalCW,UNJapan,United Kingdom,Netherlands,Australia,SingaporeFish,Shellfish,Copra,Wood,Palm oilManufactures,Petroleum,Machinery,Grain,Food,ChemicalsSouth Pacific islands      312,000    28    11 10% 60%      152,000,000   608   10,954    28,37000000011140732143240775830040806350761261921600287Solomon IslandsHoniara, Guadalcanal I., 30,499Melanesian 93%, Polynesian 4%, Micronesian 2%English, Malay-Polynesian languagesChurch of Melanesia 34%, Roman Catholic 19%, South Sea Evangelical 17%People's Alliance, United, othersCW, UN7 ProvincesDollarExports: Japan, U.K., Netherlands. Imports: Australia, Japan, SingaporeFish and shellfish, copra, wood, palm oilManufactures, petroleum, machinery, grain and other food, chemicalsSouth Pacific islandsMakarakomburu, Mt., Guadalcanal, 8,028 ft (2,447m)Sea level

 66763TokelauIsland territory (New Zealand)Universal adult00Tokelauan,PolynesianEnglish,TokelauanCongregationalist,Roman CatholicNew ZealandStamps,HandicraftsFood,Machinery,FuelSouth Pacific islands        1,700   370   142        1,000,000   588        5        120000000408587674409266855410126879612879219048TokelauNoneTokelauan and other Polynesian 100%English, TokelauanCongregationalist 67%, Roman Catholic 30%NoneNew Zealand dollar, Western Samoan takaNew ZealandStamps, handicraftsFood, machinery, fuelSouth Pacific islands16 ft (5 m)Sea level

 66766TongaConstitutional monarchyLiterate adults, over 2100Tongan,PolynesianTongan,EnglishMethodist,Roman Catholic,Free Church,Church of TongaCWNew Zealand,Australia,United States,JapanCopra,Fruits,Vegetables,Manufactures,Spices,Crude materialsManufactures,Meat,Food,Petroleum,Machinery,Chemicals,WoodSouth Pacific islands       97,000   334   129 20%6157100%       61,000,000   570      290       750000000001411020159411184212411401547613119219278Kingdom of TongaNukualofa, Tongatapu I., 21,265Tongan (Polynesian) 98%Tongan, EnglishMethodist 47%, Roman Catholic 16%, Free Church 14%, Church of Tonga 9%NoneCW3 island groupsPa'angaExports: New Zealand, Australia, U.S. Imports: New Zealand, Australia, JapanCopra, fruits and vegetables, manufactures, spices, crude materialsManufactures, meat and other food, petroleum, machinery, chemicals, woodSouth Pacific islandsOn Kao I., 3,432 ft (1,046 m)Sea level

 66769TuvaluParliamentary stateUniversal adult00Tuvaluan,Polynesian,KiribatianTuvaluan,EnglishTuvalu ChurchCWAustralia,Fiji,New Zealand,Japan,United KingdomCopra,Developed cinema filmGrain,Food,Manufactures,Petroleum,Machinery,ChemicalsSouth Pacific islands        8,800   880   3386057 50%        4,000,000   513       10        260000010411965221412191371412567484613369219518TuvaluFunafuti, Funafuti I., 2,191Tuvaluan (Polynesian) 91%, Kiribatian 5%Tuvaluan, EnglishTuvalu Church 97%NoneCW1 town council, 7 island councils+Australian dollarAustralia, Fiji, New Zealand, Japan, U.K.Copra, developed cinema filmGrain and other food, manufactures, petroleum, machinery, chemicalsSouth Pacific islandsOn Niulakita I., 16 ft (5 m)Sea level

 66526VanuatuRepublicUniversal adult00Ni-Vanuatu,EuropeanBislama,English,FrenchPresbyterian,Anglican,Roman Catholic,ProtestantCW,UNNetherlands,Belgium,France,Australia,Japan,New ZealandCopra,Meat,CocoaManufactures,Food,Machinery,Petroleum,Transportation equipmentSouth Pacific islands      158,000    34    13 25% 20%      103,000,000   805    4,706    12,189000000011413068289413362269413636606613629219768Republic of VanuatuPort Vila, Efate I., 13,067Ni-Vanuatu 94%, European 2%, other Pacific Islander 1%Bislama, English, FrenchPresbyterian 37%, Anglican 15%, Roman Catholic 15%, other ProtestantNational (Vanua'aku Pati), Union of Moderate PartiesCW, UN11 island councilsVatuExports: Netherlands, Belgium, France. Imports: Australia, Japan, New ZealandCopra, meat, cocoaManufactures, food, machinery, petroleum, transportation equipmentSouth Pacific islandsTabwemasana, Mt., Esp. Santo, 6,165 ft (1,879 m)Sea level

 66832Wake IslandUnincorporated territory (U.S.)00AmericanEnglishProtestant,Roman CatholicNorth Pacific islands          300   100    38        3         7.80000000014142636954149635664155341471613929220058Wake IslandNoneAmericanEnglishProtestant, Roman CatholicNoneU.S. dollarNorth Pacific island21 ft (6 m)Sea level

 66838Wallis and FutunaOverseas territory (France)Universal adult00Uvean,Futunan,PolynesianFrench,Uvean,FutunanRoman CatholicShellsCrude materials,Petroleum,FoodSouth Pacific islands       16,000   163    636362        8,000,000   667       98       255000000041703265541769216144193111129614289220408Territory of the Wallis and Futuna IslandsMata-Utu, Uvea I., 558Uvean and Futunan (Polynesian)French, Uvean, FutunanRoman CatholicPeople's Local Union, Rally for the Republic, Union for French Democracy3 districtsCFP francShellsCrude materials, petroleum, foodSouth Pacific islandsSingavi, Mt., Futuna I., 2,500 ft (762 m)Sea level

 66844Western SamoaConstitutional monarchyLimited adult00Samoan,European,PolynesianEnglish,SamoanCongregational,Roman Catholic,Methodist,MormonCW,UNUnited States,New Zealand,Australia,JapanCopra oil,Fruit,Vegetables,Cocoa,Oil seeds,AircraftManufactures,Food,Petroleum,Machinery,Transportation equipmentSouth Pacific islands      184,000   168    65 22%6661 98%       88,000,000   550    1,093     2,831000002I20111420463284420752211420968712614607022071248Independent State of Western SamoaApia, Upolu I., 33,170Samoan, mixed European and PolynesianEnglish, SamoanCongregational 50%, Roman Catholic 22%, Methodist 16%, Mormon 8%Christian Democratic, Human Rights ProtectionCW, UN11 districtsTalaExports: U.S., New Zealand, Australia. Imports: New Zealand, Australia, JapanCopra oil, fruit and vegetables, cocoa, oil seeds, aircraftManufactures, food, petroleum, machinery, transportation equipmentSouth Pacific islandsSilisili, Mt., Savai'i I., 6,096 ft (1,858 m)Sea level

 77033AntarcticaNone00Southern Hemisphere            0     0     0.005,400,00014,000,000200002I01001421700280421985713422703101661550100223398AntarcticaNoneNoneContinent in Southern HemisphereVinson Massif, 16,864 ft (5,140 m)Sea level

 77036French Southern and Antarctic TerritoriesOverseas territory (France)None00FrenchFrenchIndian Ocean islands          180     0.06     0.02    3,000     7,7700000000423789263424057833424895526617019223988French Southern and Antarctic TerritoriesNoneFrenchFrenchNoneFrench francIndian Ocean islandsRoss, Mt., Kerguelen I., 6,070 ft (1,850 m)Sea levelThe above information excludes the Antarctic mainland.