The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. The united states sanctions two zimbabwean officials for human rights abuses. Apr 16, 2020 image courtesy of cia worldfact book, 2020. Mar 28, 2011 according to the latest data available from cia world factbook, the united states has a public debt of 58. Zimbabwe s great dyke, running vertically through the center of this scene, probably formed slowly over centuries, as molten rock forced its way up from the earths interior through the zimbabwe craton. Reflecting the anemic economic conditions of europe, gdp growth dropped in 2001 to about 0. Zimbabwe s economy depends heavily on its mining and agriculture sectors. According to a 2010 demographic and health survey, contraceptive use, the number of births attended by skilled practitioners, and child mortality have either stalled or somewhat deteriorated since the mid2000s. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Find and explore maps by keyword, location, or by browsing a map.
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