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Name: CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia
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CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia (2004)

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“CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia”, published in 2004, is a work by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. It explores elements such as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno.

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia (2004)

“ The chronic energy shortages Armenia suffered in the early and mid-1990s have been offset by the energy supplied by one of its nuclear power plants at Metsamor. Armenia is now a net energy exporter, although it does not have sufficient generating capacity to replace Metsamor, which is under international pressure to close. The electricity distribution system was privatized in 2002. Armenia's severe trade imbalance has been offset somewhat by international aid and foreign direct investment. Economic ties with Russia remain close, especially in the energy sector. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia (2004)

“ The agricultural sector has long-term needs for more investment and updated technology. The privatization of industry has been at a slower pace, but has been given renewed emphasis by the current administration. Armenia is a food importer, and its mineral deposits (copper, gold, bauxite) are small. The ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan over the ethnic Armenian-dominated region of Nagorno-Karabakh and the breakup of the centrally directed economic system of the former Soviet Union contributed to a severe economic decline in the early 1990s. ”

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“ By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also a significant portion of Azerbaijan proper. The economies of both sides have been hurt by their inability to make substantial progress toward a peaceful resolution. Turkey imposed an economic blockade on Armenia and closed the common border because of the Armenian occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia (2004)

“ Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century) . Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. It was incorporated into Russia in 1828 and the USSR in 1920. Armenian leaders remain preoccupied by the long conflict with Muslim Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily Armenian-populated region, assigned to Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s by Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988 ”

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“ Economy Armenia Economy - overview: Under the old Soviet central planning system, Armenia had developed a modern industrial sector, supplying machine tools, textiles, and other manufactured goods to sister republics in exchange for raw materials and energy. Since the implosion of the USSR in December 1991, Armenia has switched to small-scale agriculture away from the large agroindustrial complexes of the Soviet era. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia (2004)

“ Natural hazards: occasionally severe earthquakes; droughts Environment - current issues: soil pollution from toxic chemicals such as DDT; the energy crisis of the 1990s led to deforestation when citizens scavenged for firewood ”

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“ Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 19 February and 5 March 2003 (next to be held NA 2008) ; prime minister appointed by the president ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Armenia (2004)

“ Oil - exports: NA (2001) Oil - imports: NA (2001) Natural gas - production: 0 cu m (2001 est.) Natural gas - consumption: 1.4 billion cu m (2001 est.) Natural gas - exports: 0 cu m (2001 est.) Natural gas - imports: 1.4 billion cu m (2001 est.) Current account balance: $-210 million (2003) Exports: $735 million f.o.b. (2003 est.) Exports - commodities: diamonds, mineral products, foodstuffs, energy Exports - partners: Belgium 18.2%, UK 16.8%, Israel 15.7%, Russia 12.1%, Iran 7.9%, US 6.3%, Germany 5% (2003) Imports: $1.18 billion f.o.b. ”

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