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

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

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

“ In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958, but in actuality a series of military strongmen ruled the country, the latest was SADDAM Husayn. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-88) . In August 1990, Iraq seized Kuwait, but was expelled by US-led, UN coalition forces during the Gulf War of January-February 1991. ”

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

“ Iraq's seizure of Kuwait in August 1990, subsequent international economic sanctions, and damage from military action by an international coalition beginning in January 1991 drastically reduced economic activity. Although government policies supporting large military and internal security forces and allocating resources to key supporters of the regime have hurt the economy, implementation of the UN's oil-for-food program beginning in December 1996 helped improve conditions for the average Iraqi citizen. ”

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

“ Following Kuwait's liberation, the UN Security Council (UNSC) required Iraq to scrap all weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles and to allow UN verification inspections. Continued Iraqi noncompliance with UNSC resolutions over a period of 12 years resulted in the US-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003 and the ouster of the SADDAM Husayn regime. Coalition forces remain in Iraq, helping to restore degraded infrastructure and facilitating the establishment of a freely elected government, while simultaneously dealing with a robust insurgency. ”

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

“ Economy Iraq Economy - overview: Iraq's economy is dominated by the oil sector, which has traditionally provided about 95% of foreign exchange earnings. In the 1980s financial problems caused by massive expenditures in the eight-year war with Iran and damage to oil export facilities by Iran led the government to implement austerity measures, borrow heavily, and later reschedule foreign debt payments; Iraq suffered economic losses from that war of at least $100 billion. ”

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

“ Iran 1,458 km, Jordan 181 km, Kuwait 240 km, Saudi Arabia 814 km, Syria 605 km, Turkey 352 km Coastline: 58 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm
continental shelf: not specified Climate: mostly desert; mild to cool winters with dry, hot, cloudless summers; northern mountainous regions along Iranian and Turkish borders experience cold winters with occasionally heavy snows that melt in early spring, sometimes causing extensive flooding in central and southern Iraq Terrain: mostly broad plains; reedy marshes along Iranian border in south with large flooded areas ”

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

“ Population below poverty line: NA Household income or consumption by percentage share: lowest 10%: NA
highest 10%: NA Inflation rate (consumer prices) : 29.3% (2003 est.) Labor force: 7.8 million (2004 est.) Labor force - by occupation: agriculture NA, industry NA, services NA Unemployment rate: NA (2003 est.) ”

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

“ Patriotic Union of Kurdistan or PUK [Jalal TALABANI] Political pressure groups and leaders: an insurgency against the Iraqi Interim Government and Coalition forces is primarily concentrated in Baghdad and in areas west and north of the capital ”

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