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               Islamic   Catholic  Protestant Orthodox  Syncretism Buddhism  Hinduism Judaism  Communism                

                    The majority Religion of each Country is listed using a recognized symbol
                  (see RELIGION below), the % number is the estimated size of the Majority.

Embassy   Each country's Embassy located in Washington DC is shown thus.

  British Foreign Office Travel Advice for business and tourist travellers.

United Nations Mission  The Nation's permanent mission to the United Nations.

Heraldic royal crown  Constitutional Monarchy  When a Country is a Constitutional Monarchy it is shown thus.

Languages   A listing of the languages spoken in the country.

Travel Guide   All you need to know if travelling to the country.

Pictures   Pictures of the country, its people and its cities.

Universities   A listing of major Universities within the country.

BBC   British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile

Etiquette, Customs and Protocol Guide

Country Profiles

        United States Central Intelligence Agency 

  U.S. Department of State - Great Seal       United States Department of State

   British Foreign & Commonwealth Office

 Australian Coat of Arms.png    Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

       Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Peoples Republic of China
 Bundesadler Bundesorgane.svg
 
   German Federal Foreign Office

  MID emblem.png       Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation  (Use Site Search)

   EUEA      European Union External Action
  

   Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs
       United Nations Children's Fund
      World Bank Report    

     World Health Organization

    World Trade Organization
 

 International Monetary Fund

    Freedom House Report

Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation   Prison Population Statistics

      Amnesty International Report

  The Maltese Cross     Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery

     Transparency International Corruption Report

    Link to overview of country listed, including political and topographic maps.

 National Intelligence Services 

Population January 2014

 -  Population Growth Reference Bureau Data Finder Information. The % after the entry is the Growth or Decline in native population expected between 2000 and 2050 (not including migrations.)

U.S. State Dept. Trafficking in Human Beings Report -  US Department of State Report.

U.S. State Dept. Human Rights Report - US Department of State Country Briefs on Human Rights.

Age of Consent. - Legal Age of Sexual Consent.   Source

International Migration Profile - United Nations Data on Migration.  Source

National Intelligence Quotient - The Average Intelligence Quotient is 100. Source

Armed Forces -  Includes various data on Land, Sea and Air Forces and Budgets.

United States US AID Payments   - U.S. authorized financial aid to foreign Nations.

News Sources -  English Language Local News sources.

Newspaper  -  National Newspapers & Business Publications published in English.

 Stock Exchange�- Stock Exchanges that are presented real-time in English.

Chambers of Commerce  -  Link takes you to the World Chambers Network.�

Wikipedia Overview - Link takes you to the Wikipedia Encyclopedia.

Current Conflicts - Link takes you to an update on conflicts the Nation is engaged in.

   Currency exchange rates for Local Currency. 

  Local weather conditions today

     Local Time

Fiji Sunset. Island Vulnerability  

Animated flag of Arab League  Member of the League of Arab States

  Member of the British Commonwealth of Nations (The British Empire)

Animated Flag of OAS (Organization of American States)     Member of the Organization of American States

Animated Flag of OAU (Organization of African Unity)     Member of the African Union

Animated Flag of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)      Member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Animated Flag of European Union     Member of the European Union

     Member of the Association of South East Asian Nations

Animated Flag of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)  Member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (ex-Soviet Union)

TODAY'S NEWS - News relating to the country from around the world.

  This symbol indicates that the State Department of the United States Government has
  deemed that this Country is considered a State Sponsor of International Terrorism.


RELIGION

 NATIONS WITH MAJORITY MUSLIM  POPULATIONS

 animated large gold symbol of Islam

 Map of the Muslim World
(Showing Sunni & Shia Majorities)


NATIONS WITH MAJORITY CHRISTIAN POPULATIONS
  Catholic   Protestant   budded cross Orthodox

Greek cross 
Syncretism
 The combination of different systems of philosophical or religious belief or
practice, often incorporating some Christian beliefs and Bible  references.


NATIONS WITH MAJORITY BUDDHIST POPULATIONS

 gold buddhist wheel animated

NATIONS WITH MAJORITY HINDU POPULATIONS

 animated gold OM, large

 NATIONS WITH MAJORITY JEWISH POPULATIONS

anamated large gold Star of David

NATIONS WITH MAJORITY COMMUNIST POPULATIONS

 3D Animation : red star

Major Religious Groups of the World Ranked by Number of Adherents

 A Basic Overview of the World's Major Religions

 Alphabetical Listing of Alternative Religions

Map of Religious Majorities by State in the United States of America

Largest Religious Groups in the United States of America



 THE WAR ON TERROR



 The States of Cuba, Iran, Syria and Sudan are the four
governments that the United States Secretary of State
has designated�as being state sponsors of terrorism.

 U.S. Department of Homeland Security
     

 
 Nations with Overseas Territories & Possessions

      (AUSTRALIA)   Commonwealth of Australia
        (CHINA)   People's Republic of China
          (DENMARK)  Kingdom of Denmark
        (FRANCE)  French Republic 
       (FINLAND)  Republic of Finland
        (NETHERLANDS)  Kingdom of the Netherlands
      (NEW ZEALAND)  New Zealand
       (NORWAY)   Kingdom of Norway
        (PORTUGAL)  Portuguese Republic
           (SPAIN)  Kingdom of Spain
       (U.K.)  United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
        (U.S.A.)  United States of America

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   Animated Flag of French Guiana   
   Bassas da India
   Uninhabited
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

     United States Central Intelligence Agency
    ____________________________________________________

     Wikipedia Overview
 Fiji Sunset.Island Vulnerability

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


    Animated Flag of French Guiana     
    Clipperton Island
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

       United States Central Intelligence Agency
     ____________________________________________________

     Wikipedia Overview
  Fiji Sunset.Island Vulnerability
      French Overseas Territory or Possession 


 


   Animated Flag of French Guiana   
   Europa Island
   Uninhabited
    Wikipedia Overview

      French Overseas Territory or Possession  Fiji Sunset.

 


    Animated Flag of French Southern Territories   
    French Antarctic Lands    
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

      United States Central Intelligence Agency
   ____________________________________________________
   Wikipedia Overview

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


  Animated Flag of French Guiana  
   French Antilles

     see: Guadeloupe and Martinique

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 

    
   Animated Flag of French Guiana   90% 
    French Guiana  
    Capital City ~ Cayenne
   Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures
   SOUTH AMERICA MAP
    BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

       United States Central Intelligence Agency
   British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
  Australian Coat of Arms.png   Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade  Bundesadler Bundesorgane.svg
 
  German Federal Foreign Office  
  MID emblem.png   Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation  
Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation Prison Population Statistics
   Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
   Population 2050 (projected) 400,000     + 95%
   United Nations International Migration Profile
   Corruption Index   
   News Sources
   World Health Organization
   Expatia
   Chambers of Commerce
    Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
    Amnesty International - Human Rights Report

    TODAY'S NEWS IN FRENCH GUIANA

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 
  

 


    Animated Flag of French Polynesia    90% 
    French Polynesia    (Tahiti)
    Capital City ~ Papeete
   Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures
   OCEANIA MAP
    BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

      United States Central Intelligence Agency
   British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
  Australian Coat of Arms.png   Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade 
 Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation Prison Population Statistics
    Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
   Population 2050 (projected) 400,000     + 45%
   United Nations International Migration Profile  
   Corruption Index   
   News Sources
   World Health Organization
   Expatia
   Chambers of Commerce
    Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
    Amnesty International - Human Rights Report
  The Maltese Cross   Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability

    TODAY'S NEWS IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


   Animated Flag of French Guiana     
   Glorioso Islands
   ____________________________________________________

    Country Profiles

     United States Central Intelligence Agency
   ____________________________________________________

    Wikipedia Overview
  Fiji Sunset.  Island Vulnerability

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


        95% 
     Guadeloupe  
    Capital City ~ Basse-Terre
     Languages    Travel Guide
    CARIBBEAN MAP
    BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

       United States Central Intelligence Agency
   British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
  Australian Coat of Arms.png   Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade  
Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation  Prison Population Statistics
     Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________

    Population 2050 (projected) 500,000    + 5%
    United Nations International Migration Profile   
    Expatia
    Chambers of Commerce
     Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
    Amnesty International - Human Rights Report
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability

    TODAY'S NEWS IN GUADELOUPE

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


   Animated Flag of French Guiana     
    Juan de Nova Island
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

      United States Central Intelligence Agency
     ____________________________________________________

      Wikipedia Overview
   Fiji Sunset.Island Vulnerability

       French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


        85%   
    Martinique  (French Antilles)
    Capital City ~ Fort-de-France
     Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures  
    CARIBBEAN MAP
    BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

     United States Central Intelligence Agency
 British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
  Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation Prison Population Statistics
   ____________________________________________________ 

    Population 2050 (projected) 400,000     + 5%
    Age of Consent - 15
    United Nations International Migration Profile
    National Intelligence Quotient - N/A
    Corruption Index    
    Expatia
    Chambers of Commerce
    Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability

    TODAY'S NEWS IN MARTINIQUE 

       French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


    Animated Flag of French Guiana     animated large gold symbol of Islam  97%    
     Mayotte
     Capital City ~ Mamoudzou
     Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures  
     AFRICA MAP
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

      United States Central Intelligence Agency
  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation Prison Population Statistics
    ____________________________________________________ 

    Expatia
    Chambers of Commerce
     Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability

     TODAY'S NEWS IN MAYOTTE 

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


    Animated Flag of New Caledonia      60%  
    New Caledonia  
    Capital City ~ Noum�a
    Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures  
    OCEANIA MAP
    BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

      United States Central Intelligence Agency
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   Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
  Small Spinning Earth Globe AnimationPrison Population Statistics
    ____________________________________________________ 
   
    Age of Consent - 15
    United Nations International Migration Profile   
    Expatia
    Chambers of Commerce
     Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
    Amnesty International - Human Rights Report
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability

    TODAY'S NEWS IN NEW CALEDONIA

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


       86%  
   R�union 
    Capital City ~ Saint-Denis
   Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures
   AFRICA MAP
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

      United States Central Intelligence Agency
  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
  Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation Prison Population Statistics
   ____________________________________________________
 
    United Nations International Migration Profile
    Expatia
    Chambers of Commerce
     Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability
    TODAY'S NEWS IN REUNION 

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 

   Small Animated local Flag of Saint Barthelemy      
   Saint-Barth�lemy
   Capital City ~ Gustavia
   Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures
   CARIBBEAN MAP
    _____________________________________________
   
   Wikipedia Overview
  Local weather conditions today

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


    Animated Flag of St. Pierre and Miquelon    99%  
    Saint Pierre & Miquelon 
    Capital City ~ Saint Pierre
   Languages   Travel Guide   Pictures
   NORTH AMERICA MAP
    BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

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British Foreign & Commonwealth Office

   Australian Coat of Arms.png   Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
    ____________________________________________________
 
    United Nations International Migration Profile
    Expatia
    Chambers of Commerce
     Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability

     TODAY'S NEWS IN SAINT PIERRE & MIQUELON

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


   Animated Flag of French Guiana   
    Tromelin Island
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

     United States Central Intelligence Agency
    ____________________________________________________
 
     Wikipedia Overview
   Fiji Sunset.Island Vulnerability

       French Overseas Territory or Possession 

 


       99%  
   Wallis & Futuna Islands  
    Capital City ~ Mata-Utu
   Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures
   OCEANIA MAP
    BBC British Broadcasting Corporation Country Profile
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

     United States Central Intelligence Agency
  Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
   ____________________________________________________
 
    United Nations International Migration Profile
    Expatia
    Chambers of Commerce
     Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
  Fiji Sunset.   Island Vulnerability

    TODAY'S NEWS IN WALLIS ISLAND 

      French Overseas Territory or Possession 
 

 


        88%   animated large gold symbol of Islam  10%  
    France    United Nations
    Capital City ~ Paris
     Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures  Universities
    EUROPE MAP
    Etiquette, Customs and Protocol Guide
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

        United States Central Intelligence Agency
   U.S. Department of State - Great Seal     United States Department of State
    British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
  Australian Coat of Arms.png    Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
         Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  Bundesadler Bundesorgane.svg
 
   German Federal Foreign Office  
  MID emblem.png    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation     
 
 Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs
Small Spinning Earth Globe Animation  Prison Population Statistics
    Overview with political and topographic maps.
   French Intelligence Services
   ____________________________________________________

   Population 2050 (projected) 64,000,000    + 7%
   U.S. State Dept. Trafficking in Human Beings Report
   France complies fully with the minimum standards
   for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.
   U.S. State Dept. Human Rights Report
   Age of Consent - 15
   United Nations International Migration Profile
   National Intelligence Quotient - 98
   Corruption Index
   Armed Forces  
   World Bank Report
   International Monetary Fund
   United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources
   World Health Organization
   Freedom House Report
   World Trade Organization
   Le Monde Diplomatique
   International Herald Tribune
   Paris Bourse
   Chambers of Commerce
    Wikipedia Overview
      Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
       Local Time
    Amnesty International - Human Rights Report
  The Maltese Cross   Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
  Animated Flag of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  Animated Flag of European UnionMember of the European Union 

   TODAY'S NEWS IN FRANCE

   French Republic
   Nation Founded 1789
       French Territories & Possessions

 

 

 

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