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

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“CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Jordan”, published in 2004, is a work by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. It explores elements such as Saudi Arabia, King ABDALLAH and Jordan.

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

“ The US-led war in Iraq in 2003 dealt an economic blow to Jordan, which was dependent on Iraq for discounted oil (worth $300-$600 million a year) . Several Gulf nations have provided temporary aid to compensate for the loss of this oil; when this foreign aid expires, the Jordanian government has pledged to raise retail petroleum product prices and the sales tax base. Other ongoing challenges include fiscal adjustment to reduce the budget deficit, broader investment incentives to promote job-creating ventures, and the encouragement of tourism. ”

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“ Jordan
Introduction Jordan Background: For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99) . A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK) , various Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population, despite several wars and coup attempts. In 1989 he reinstituted parliamentary elections and gradual political liberalization; in 1994 he signed a formal peace treaty with Israel. ”

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“ King ABDALLAH II - the eldest son of King HUSSEIN and Princess MUNA - assumed the throne following his father's death in February 1999. Since then, he has consolidated his power and undertaken an aggressive economic reform program. Jordan acceded to the World Trade Organization in 2000, and began to participate in the European Free Trade Association in 2001. After a two-year delay, parliamentary and municipal elections took place in the summer of 2003. ”

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“ Economy Jordan Economy - overview: Jordan is a small Arab country with inadequate supplies of water and other natural resources such as oil. Debt, poverty, and unemployment are fundamental problems, but King ABDALLAH, since assuming the throne in 1999, has undertaken some broad economic reforms in a long-term effort to improve living standards. ”

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“ The Prime Minister and government appointed in October 2004 declared their commitment to accelerated economic and political reforms and the new cabinet includes an unprecedented four women as ministers. ”

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“ King ABDALLAH II (since 7 February 1999) ; Prince HUSSEIN (born 1994) , son of King ABDALLAH, is first in line to inherit the throne
head of government: Prime Minister Faisal al-FAYEZ (since 25 October 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary ”

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“ Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements Geography - note: strategic location at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba and as the Arab country that shares the longest border with Israel and the occupied West Bank
People Jordan Population: 5,611,202 (July 2004 est.) ”

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“ US 21.5%, Iraq 17.6%, Switzerland 6.5%, India 6.5%, Saudi Arabia 5.3% (2003) Imports: $4.946 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.) Imports - commodities: crude oil, textile fabrics, machinery, transport equipment, manufactured goods Imports - partners: Saudi Arabia 11.3%, China 7.9%, Germany 7.9%, US 6.8%, Iraq 6.5% (2003) Reserves of foreign exchange & gold: $5.364 billion (2003) Debt - external: $7.683 billion (2003 est.) Economic aid - recipient: ODA, $553 million (2000 est.) ”

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