diff --git a/africa/bc.json b/africa/bc.json index 7d9da149..b121ce2b 100644 --- a/africa/bc.json +++ b/africa/bc.json @@ -636,7 +636,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center; the blue symbolizes water in the form of rain, while the black and white bands represent racial harmony" + "text": "light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center; the blue symbolizes water in the form of rain, and the black and white bands represent racial harmony" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "zebra; national colors: light blue, white, black" @@ -1041,7 +1041,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "77% (2022 est.)" + "text": "81% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/bn.json b/africa/bn.json index 770feaba..4f855cf7 100644 --- a/africa/bn.json +++ b/africa/bn.json @@ -647,8 +647,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and red (bottom) with a vertical green band on the hoist side; green symbolizes hope and revival, yellow wealth, and red courage", - "note": "note: uses the popular Pan-African colors of Ethiopia" + "text": "two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and red (bottom) with a vertical green band on the hoist side; green stands for hope and revival, yellow for wealth, and red for courage", + "note": "note: uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "leopard; national colors: green, yellow, red" @@ -1054,7 +1054,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "34% (2022 est.)" + "text": "32% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/by.json b/africa/by.json index 88eae4a0..f828dba1 100644 --- a/africa/by.json +++ b/africa/by.json @@ -684,7 +684,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "divided by a white diagonal cross into red panels (top and bottom) and green panels (hoist side and fly side) with a white disk superimposed at the center bearing three red six-pointed stars outlined in green arranged in a triangular design (one star above, two stars below); green symbolizes hope and optimism, white purity and peace, and red the blood shed in the struggle for independence; the three stars in the disk represent the three major ethnic groups: Hutu, Twa, Tutsi, as well as the three elements in the national motto: unity, work, progress" + "text": "divided by a white diagonal cross into red panels (top and bottom) and green panels (hoist side and fly side) with a white disk at the center bearing three red six-pointed stars outlined in green and arranged in a triangular design; green stands for hope and optimism, white for purity and peace, and red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence; the three stars in the disk represent the major ethnic groups (Hutu, Twa, Tutsi), as well as unity, work, and progress" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "lion; national colors: red, white, green" @@ -1058,7 +1058,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "11% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/cd.json b/africa/cd.json index a002d54b..ec5b79a9 100644 --- a/africa/cd.json +++ b/africa/cd.json @@ -679,8 +679,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and red; the flag combines the blue and red French (former colonial) colors with the red and yellow (gold) of the Pan-African colors; blue symbolizes the sky, hope, and the south of the country, which is relatively well-watered; gold represents the sun, as well as the desert in the north of the country; red stands for progress, unity, and sacrifice", - "note": "note: almost identical to the flag of Romania but with a darker shade of blue; also similar to the flags of Andorra and Moldova, both of which have a national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; design based on the flag of France" + "text": "three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and red; the flag combines the blue and red French (former colonial) colors with the red and yellow of the Pan-African colors; blue symbolizes the sky, hope, and the south of the country; gold represents the sun and the desert in the north; red stands for progress, unity, and sacrifice", + "note": "note: almost identical to the flag of Romania but with a darker shade of blue; also similar to the flags of Andorra and Moldova, both of which have a national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; design based on France's flag" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "goat (north), lion (south); national colors: blue, yellow, red" @@ -1059,7 +1059,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "12% (2022 est.)" + "text": "13% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/cf.json b/africa/cf.json index 96735f8b..16e96142 100644 --- a/africa/cf.json +++ b/africa/cf.json @@ -340,9 +340,6 @@ "text": "2.1% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "12.3% (2014/15)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "51.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -688,8 +685,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band; the upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red; green symbolizes agriculture and forests, yellow the friendship and nobility of the people, red is unexplained but has been associated with the struggle for independence", - "note": "note: uses the popular Pan-African colors of Ethiopia" + "text": "divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band; the upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red; green symbolizes agriculture and forests, and yellow the friendship and nobility of the people; the meaning of the red color is not noted but has been associated with the struggle for independence", + "note": "note: uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "lion, elephant; national colors: green, yellow, red" @@ -1085,7 +1082,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "36% (2022 est.)" + "text": "38% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/cg.json b/africa/cg.json index e6fc366c..78d658e8 100644 --- a/africa/cg.json +++ b/africa/cg.json @@ -586,7 +586,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 December 2023 (next to be held on 20 December 2028); prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2023: Felix TSHISEKEDI reelected president; percent of vote - Felix TSHISEKEDI (UDPS) 73.3%, Moise KATUMBI (Ensemble) 18.8%, Martin FAYULU (ECIDE) 5.3%, other 2.6%

2018: Felix TSHISEKEDI elected president; percent of vote - Felix TSHISEKEDI (UDPS) 38.6%, Martin FAYULU (Lamuka coalition) 34.8%, Emmanuel Ramazani SHADARY (PPRD) 23.9%, other 2.7%; note - election marred by serious voting irregularities" + "text": "
2023: Felix TSHISEKEDI reelected president; percent of vote - Felix TSHISEKEDI (UDPS) 73.3%, Moise KATUMBI (Ensemble) 18.8%, Martin FAYULU (ECIDE) 5.3%, other 2.6%

2018: Felix TSHISEKEDI elected president; percent of vote - Felix TSHISEKEDI (UDPS) 38.6%, Martin FAYULU (Lamuka coalition) 34.8%, Emmanuel Ramazani SHADARY (PPRD) 23.9%, other 2.7%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -707,7 +707,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "sky blue field divided diagonally from the lower hoist corner to upper fly corner by a red stripe bordered by two narrow yellow stripes; a yellow, five-pointed star appears in the upper hoist corner; blue represents peace and hope, red the blood of the country's martyrs, and yellow the country's wealth and prosperity; the star symbolizes unity and the brilliant future for the country" + "text": "sky-blue field divided diagonally from the lower hoist corner to upper fly corner by a red stripe bordered by two narrow yellow stripes; a yellow five-pointed star appears in the upper hoist corner; blue stands for peace and hope, red for the blood of the country's martyrs, and yellow for the country's wealth and prosperity; the star symbolizes unity and the brilliant future for the country" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "leopard; national colors: sky blue, red, yellow" @@ -1119,7 +1119,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "27% (2022 est.)" + "text": "31% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/cm.json b/africa/cm.json index b962d122..be54bcc9 100644 --- a/africa/cm.json +++ b/africa/cm.json @@ -697,8 +697,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), red, and yellow, with a yellow five-pointed star centered in the red band; the vertical tricolor recalls the flag of France; red symbolizes unity, yellow the sun, happiness, and the savannahs in the north, and green hope and the forests in the south; the star is referred to as the \"star of unity\"", - "note": "note: uses the popular Pan-African colors of Ethiopia" + "text": "three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), red, and yellow, with a yellow five-pointed star centered in the red band; the vertical tricolor recalls France's flag; red stands for unity, yellow for the sun, happiness, and the northern savannahs, and green for hope and the southern forests; the star is referred to as the \"star of unity\"", + "note": "note: uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "lion; national colors: green, red, yellow" @@ -1124,7 +1124,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "44% (2022 est.)" + "text": "42% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/ct.json b/africa/ct.json index ae578f96..29e18120 100644 --- a/africa/ct.json +++ b/africa/ct.json @@ -636,7 +636,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "four equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, green, and yellow with a vertical red band in center; a yellow five-pointed star to the hoist side of the blue band; banner combines the Pan-African and French flag colors; red symbolizes the blood spilled in the struggle for independence, blue represents the sky and freedom, white peace and dignity, green hope and faith, and yellow tolerance; the star represents aspiration towards a vibrant future" + "text": "four equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, green, and yellow with a vertical red band in the center; a yellow five-pointed star to the hoist side of the blue band; banner combines the pan-African and French flag colors; red stands for the blood spilled in the struggle for independence, blue for the sky and freedom, white for peace and dignity, green for hope and faith, and yellow for tolerance; the star represents aspiration towards a vibrant future" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "elephant; national colors: blue, white, green, yellow, red" @@ -1005,7 +1005,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "11% (2021 est.)" + "text": "8% (2019 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/cv.json b/africa/cv.json index 40efeb8e..b4b453b2 100644 --- a/africa/cv.json +++ b/africa/cv.json @@ -320,9 +320,6 @@ "text": "5.4% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "46.9% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -611,7 +608,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "five unequal horizontal bands; the top-most band of blue - equal to one half the width of the flag - is followed by three bands of white, red, and white, each equal to 1/12 of the width, and a bottom stripe of blue equal to one quarter of the flag width; a circle of 10 yellow, five-pointed stars is centered on the red stripe and positioned 3/8 of the length of the flag from the hoist side; blue stands for the sea and the sky, the circle of stars represents the 10 major islands united into a nation, the stripes symbolize the road to formation of the country through peace (white) and effort (red)" + "text": "five unequal horizontal bands; the top-most band of blue -- equal to half the width of the flag -- is followed by three narrow bands of white, red, and white, and a bottom  stripe of blue; a circle of 10 yellow five-pointed stars is centered on the red stripe and sits toward the left side of the flag; blue stands for the sea and sky; the stripes symbolize the country's formation through peace (white) and effort (red); the circle of stars represents the 10 major islands" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "ten, five-pointed, yellow stars; national colors: blue, white, red, yellow" @@ -989,7 +986,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "72% (2022 est.)" + "text": "74% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/eg.json b/africa/eg.json index 2aa7f170..21908308 100644 --- a/africa/eg.json +++ b/africa/eg.json @@ -352,9 +352,6 @@ "text": "0.4% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "7% (2014)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "71.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1151,7 +1148,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "72% (2022 est.)" + "text": "73% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/er.json b/africa/er.json index 874d29af..e477c230 100644 --- a/africa/er.json +++ b/africa/er.json @@ -324,9 +324,6 @@ "text": "0.2% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "52.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -606,7 +603,7 @@ }, "Flag description": { "text": "red isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) dividing the flag into two right triangles; the upper triangle is green, the lower one is blue; a gold wreath encircling a gold olive branch is centered on the hoist side of the red triangle; green stands for the country's agriculture economy, red signifies the blood shed in the fight for freedom, and blue symbolizes the bounty of the sea; the wreath-olive branch symbol is similar to that on the first flag of Eritrea from 1952; the shape of the red triangle broadly mimics the shape of the country", - "note": "note: one of several flags where a prominent component of the design reflects the shape of the country; other such flags are those of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, and Vanuatu" + "note": "note: one of four national flags that reflect the shape of the country in the flag design; the others are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, and Vanuatu" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "camel; national colors: green, red, blue" @@ -925,7 +922,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "27% (2022 est.)" + "text": "20% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/et.json b/africa/et.json index 81b17cb5..f8635cf0 100644 --- a/africa/et.json +++ b/africa/et.json @@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "21.1% (2019)" + "text": "21.2% (2019)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "67.5% (2023 est.)" @@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ "text": "president indirectly elected by both chambers of Parliament for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election held on 21 June 2021 and 30 September 2021 (the scheduled 29 August 2020 election was postponed by Prime Minister ABIY due to the COVID-19 pandemic); prime minister designated by the majority party following legislative elections" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2021: SAHLE-WORK Zewde reelected president during joint session of Parliament, vote - 659 (unanimous); ABIY confirmed Prime Minister by House of Peoples' Representatives (4 October 2021)

2018: SAHLE-WORK Zewde elected president during joint session of Parliament, vote - 659 (unanimous); note - snap election held on 25 October 2018 due to resignation of President MULATA Teshome" + "text": "
2021: SAHLE-WORK Zewde reelected president during joint session of Parliament, vote - 659 (unanimous); ABIY confirmed Prime Minister by House of Peoples' Representatives (4 October 2021)

2018: SAHLE-WORK Zewde elected president during joint session of Parliament, vote - 659 (unanimous); snap election held on 25 October 2018 due to resignation of President MULATA Teshome" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1124,7 +1124,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "19% (2022 est.)" + "text": "17% (2021 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/ga.json b/africa/ga.json index c05e2b5d..9fb55077 100644 --- a/africa/ga.json +++ b/africa/ga.json @@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "11.6% (2019/20)" + "text": "11.6% (2020)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "60.9% (2023 est.)" @@ -996,7 +996,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "54% (2022 est.)" + "text": "46% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/gb.json b/africa/gb.json index 8ee728d0..d2d323bf 100644 --- a/africa/gb.json +++ b/africa/gb.json @@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "6.4% (2019/20)" + "text": "5.4% (2020)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "49.7% (2023 est.)" @@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ "text": "President Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 3 May 2025)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "President Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 3 May 2025)

 

" + "text": "President Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 3 May 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "cabinet appointed by president" @@ -517,7 +517,7 @@ "text": "the president directly elected by plurality vote to a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 April 2025" }, "election results": { - "text": "2025: Brice OLIGUI Nguema elected president; percent of vote - Brice OLIGUI Nguema (Ind.) 90.35%, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze (EPG) 3.02%, other 6.63%

2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%" + "text": "
2025: Brice OLIGUI Nguema elected president; percent of vote - Brice OLIGUI Nguema (Ind.) 90.35%, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze (EPG) 3.02%, other 6.63%

2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1042,7 +1042,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "74% (2022 est.)" + "text": "72% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/gh.json b/africa/gh.json index 6fc1eccb..bd96cd56 100644 --- a/africa/gh.json +++ b/africa/gh.json @@ -551,7 +551,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 December 2024 (next to be held on 7 December 2028); the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: John Dramani MAHAMA elected president in the first round; percent of vote- John Dramani MAHAMA (NDC) 56.5%, Mahamudu BAWUMIA (NPC) 41%, other 2.5% 

2020: Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO (NPP) 51.3%, John Dramani MAHAMA (NDC) 47.4%, other 1.3% (2020)" + "text": "
2024: John Dramani MAHAMA elected president in the first round; percent of vote- John Dramani MAHAMA (NDC) 56.5%, Mahamudu BAWUMIA (NPC) 41%, other 2.5% 

2020: Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO (NPP) 51.3%, John Dramani MAHAMA (NDC) 47.4%, other 1.3% (2020)" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "70% (2022 est.)" + "text": "70% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/iv.json b/africa/iv.json index 79c8ae5b..5cdf8426 100644 --- a/africa/iv.json +++ b/africa/iv.json @@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "12.8% (2016)" + "text": "14% (2021)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "60.3% (2023 est.)" @@ -687,8 +687,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal vertical bands of orange (hoist side), white, and green; orange symbolizes the land (savannah) of the north and fertility, white stands for peace and unity, green represents the forests of the south and the hope for a bright future", - "note": "note: similar to the flag of Ireland, which is longer and has the colors reversed - green (hoist side), white, and orange; also similar to the flag of Italy, which is green (hoist side), white, and red; design was based on the flag of France" + "text": "three equal vertical bands of orange (hoist side), white, and green; orange stands for the savannah and fertility, white for peace and unity, green for the forests of the south and the hope for a bright future; design based on France's flag", + "note": "note: similar to the flag of Ireland, which is longer and has the colors reversed -- green (hoist side), white, and orange; also similar to the flag of Italy, which is green (hoist side), white, and red" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "elephant; national colors: orange, white, green" @@ -1099,7 +1099,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "38% (2022 est.)" + "text": "41% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/ke.json b/africa/ke.json index 25f938b0..8a0c8724 100644 --- a/africa/ke.json +++ b/africa/ke.json @@ -560,7 +560,7 @@ "text": "president and deputy president directly elected on the same ballot by majority vote nationwide and at least 25% of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties; failure to meet these thresholds requires a runoff between the top two candidates; election last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held on 10 August 2027)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2022:  William RUTO elected president in first round; percent of vote - William RUTO (UDA) 50.5%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 48.9%, other 0.6%

2017:  Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (JP) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%; note - Kenya held a previous presidential election on 8 August 2017, but Kenya's Supreme Court on 1 September 2017 nullified the results, citing irregularities; the political opposition boycotted the October vote" + "text": "
2022:  William RUTO elected president in first round; percent of vote - William RUTO (UDA) 50.5%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 48.9%, other 0.6%

2017:  Uhuru KENYATTA reelected president; percent of vote - Uhuru KENYATTA (JP) 98.3%, Raila ODINGA (ODM) 1%, other 0.7%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -1106,7 +1106,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "41% (2022 est.)" + "text": "35% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/mi.json b/africa/mi.json index d0fed2cc..e639d27d 100644 --- a/africa/mi.json +++ b/africa/mi.json @@ -564,10 +564,10 @@ "text": "Cabinet named by the president" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in June 2025) " + "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in June 2025)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president; Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.8%

2014: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9% 

" + "text": "
2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president; Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.8%

2014: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9% " }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, diff --git a/africa/mo.json b/africa/mo.json index df94cb8c..cc0ee9bc 100644 --- a/africa/mo.json +++ b/africa/mo.json @@ -350,8 +350,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "2.8% (2019/20)", - "note": "note: does not include data from the former Western Sahara" + "text": "2.8% (2019/20)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "58.8% (2023 est.)" @@ -1125,7 +1124,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "90% (2022 est.)" + "text": "91% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/mp.json b/africa/mp.json index b02f1a46..185c764c 100644 --- a/africa/mp.json +++ b/africa/mp.json @@ -322,9 +322,6 @@ "text": "3% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "62% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -521,7 +518,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for 5-year renewable terms; election last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024); the president appoints the prime minister and deputy prime minister who have the majority support in the National Assembly" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2019: Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote

2015: Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote; note - GURIB-FAKIM, who was Mauritius' first female president, resigned on 23 March 2018; acting presidents served from March 2018 until ROOPUN's appointment in 2019
" + "text": "
2019: Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (MSM) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote

2015: Ameenah GURIB-FAKIM (independent) elected president by the National Assembly - unanimous vote
" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1009,7 +1006,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "76% (2022 est.)" + "text": "80% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/ni.json b/africa/ni.json index 936fd1d3..1d135212 100644 --- a/africa/ni.json +++ b/africa/ni.json @@ -1119,7 +1119,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "35% (2022 est.)" + "text": "39% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { @@ -1221,7 +1221,7 @@ "note": "note: Nigeria has committed an Army combat brigade (approximately 3,000 troops) to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional counter-terrorism force comprised of troops from Benin, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger; MNJTF conducts operations against Boko Haram and other terrorist groups operating in the general area of the Lake Chad Basin and along Nigeria's northeast border; national MNJTF troop contingents are deployed within their own country territories, although cross‐border operations are conducted periodically" }, "Military - note": { - "text": "the Nigerian military is sub-Saharan Africa’s largest and regarded as one of its most capable forces; the military's primary concerns are internal and maritime security, and it faces a number of challenges; the Army is deployed in all 36 of the country's states; in the northeast, it is conducting counterinsurgency/counterterrorist operations against the Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham in West Africa (ISIS-WA) terrorist groups, where it has deployed as many as 70,000 troops at times and jihadist-related violence has killed an estimated 35-40,000 people, mostly civilians, since 2009; in the northwest, it faces threats from criminal gangs--locally referred to as bandits--and violence associated with long-standing farmer-herder conflicts, as well as BH and ISIS-WA terrorists; bandits in northwestern Nigeria are estimated to number as many as 30,000 and violence there has killed approximately 14,000 people since the mid-2010s; the military also continues to protect the oil industry in the Niger Delta region against militants and criminal activity; since 2021, additional troops and security forces have been deployed to eastern Nigeria to quell renewed agitation for a state of Biafra (Biafra seceded from Nigeria in the late 1960s, sparking a civil war that caused more than 1 million deaths)

the Navy is focused on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea; since 2016, it has developed a maritime strategy, boosted naval training and its naval presence in the Gulf, increased participation in regional maritime security efforts, and acquired a number of new naval platforms, including offshore and coastal patrol craft, fast attack boats, and air assets

the Nigerian military traces its origins to the Nigeria Regiment of the West African Frontier Force (WAFF), a multi-regiment force formed by the British colonial office in 1900 to garrison Great Britain's West African colonies; the WAFF (the honorary title \"Royal\" was added later) served in both World Wars; in 1956, the Nigeria Regiment of the Royal WAFF was renamed the Nigerian Military Forces (NMF) and in 1958, the colonial government of Nigeria took over control of the NMF from the British War Office; the Nigerian Armed Forces were established following independence in 1960 (2024)" + "text": "the Nigerian military's primary concerns are internal and maritime security, and it faces a number of challenges; the Army is deployed in all 36 of the country's states; in the northeast, it is conducting counterinsurgency/counterterrorist operations against the Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham in West Africa (ISIS-WA) terrorist groups, where it has deployed as many as 70,000 troops at times and jihadist-related violence has killed an estimated 35-40,000 people, mostly civilians, since 2009; in the northwest, it faces threats from criminal gangs--locally referred to as bandits--and violence associated with long-standing farmer-herder conflicts, as well as BH and ISIS-WA terrorists; bandits in northwestern Nigeria are estimated to number as many as 30,000 and violence there has killed approximately 14,000 people since the mid-2010s; the military also continues to protect the oil industry in the Niger Delta region against militants and criminal activity; since 2021, additional troops and security forces have been deployed to eastern Nigeria to quell renewed agitation for a state of Biafra (Biafra seceded from Nigeria in the late 1960s, sparking a civil war that caused more than 1 million deaths)

the Navy is focused on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea; since 2016, it has developed a maritime strategy, boosted naval training and its naval presence in the Gulf, increased participation in regional maritime security efforts, and acquired a number of new naval platforms, including offshore and coastal patrol craft, fast attack boats, and air assets

the Nigerian military traces its origins to the Nigeria Regiment of the West African Frontier Force (WAFF), a multi-regiment force formed by the British colonial office in 1900 to garrison Great Britain's West African colonies; the WAFF (the honorary title \"Royal\" was added later) served in both World Wars; in 1956, the Nigeria Regiment of the Royal WAFF was renamed the Nigerian Military Forces (NMF) and in 1958, the colonial government of Nigeria took over control of the NMF from the British War Office; the Nigerian Armed Forces were established following independence in 1960 (2024)" } }, "Space": { diff --git a/africa/od.json b/africa/od.json index 6b958b1e..5e51e0f3 100644 --- a/africa/od.json +++ b/africa/od.json @@ -479,7 +479,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 to 15 April 2010 (next election was scheduled for 2015 but has been postponed multiple times, currently to be held in December 2026)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2010: Salva KIIR Mayardit elected leader of then-Southern Sudan; percent of vote - Salva KIIR Mayardit (SPLM) 93%, Lam AKOL (SPLM-DC) 7%" + "text": "
2010: Salva KIIR Mayardit elected leader of then-Southern Sudan; percent of vote - Salva KIIR Mayardit (SPLM) 93%, Lam AKOL (SPLM-DC) 7%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -933,7 +933,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "12% (2022 est.)" + "text": "9% (2022 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/rw.json b/africa/rw.json index 7fa47aef..9a434700 100644 --- a/africa/rw.json +++ b/africa/rw.json @@ -551,7 +551,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 August 2017 (next to be held on 15 July 2029); prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: Paul KAGAME reelected president; Paul KAGAME (RPF) 99.2%, Frank HABINEZA (DGPR) 0.5%, Philippe MPAYIMANA (independent) 0.3%

2017: Paul KAGAME reelected president; Paul KAGAME (RPF) 98.8%, Philippe MPAYIMANA (independent), other 1.2%

 

" + "text": "
2024: Paul KAGAME reelected president; Paul KAGAME (RPF) 99.2%, Frank HABINEZA (DGPR) 0.5%, Philippe MPAYIMANA (independent) 0.3%

2017: Paul KAGAME reelected president; Paul KAGAME (RPF) 98.8%, Philippe MPAYIMANA (independent), other 1.2%" }, "note": "note: a constitutional amendment in 2016 reduced the presidential term from 7 to 5 years but included an exception that allowed President KAGAME to serve another 7-year term in 2017, potentially followed by two additional 5-year terms" }, @@ -1087,7 +1087,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "34% (2022 est.)" + "text": "34% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/se.json b/africa/se.json index d904d512..dc223d63 100644 --- a/africa/se.json +++ b/africa/se.json @@ -965,7 +965,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "87% (2022 est.)" + "text": "87% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/sf.json b/africa/sf.json index c352a751..8298ef80 100644 --- a/africa/sf.json +++ b/africa/sf.json @@ -564,10 +564,10 @@ "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 May 2024 (next to be held in May 2029) " + "text": "president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 May 2024 (next to be held in May 2029)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: Matamela Cyril RAMAPHOSA (ANC) elected president by the National Assembly unopposed

2019: Matamela Cyril RAMAPHOSA (ANC) elected president by the National Assembly unopposed

 

 

" + "text": "
2024: Matamela Cyril RAMAPHOSA (ANC) elected president by the National Assembly unopposed

2019: Matamela Cyril RAMAPHOSA (ANC) elected president by the National Assembly unopposed" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -1147,7 +1147,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "75% (2022 est.)" + "text": "76% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/to.json b/africa/to.json index dcddc9b0..33e93f6e 100644 --- a/africa/to.json +++ b/africa/to.json @@ -548,10 +548,10 @@ "text": "Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the advice of the president of the council of ministers" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president is appointed by the national assembly for one six-year term; the president of the council of ministers is the leader of the majority party in the national assembly and is confirmed by the Constitutional Court with no term limits " + "text": "president is appointed by the national assembly for one six-year term; the president of the council of ministers is the leader of the majority party in the national assembly and is confirmed by the Constitutional Court with no term limits" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Faure GNASSINGBE reelected president; percent of vote - Faure GNASSINGBE (UNIR) 70.8%, Agbeyome KODJO (MPDD) 19.5%, Jean-Pierre FABRE (ANC) 4.7%, other 5%

2015: Faure GNASSINGBE reelected president; percent of vote - Faure GNASSINGBE (UNIR) 58.8%, Jean-Pierre FABRE (ANC) 35.2%, Tchaboure GOGUE (ADDI) 4%, other 2%

 

" + "text": "
2020: Faure GNASSINGBE reelected president; percent of vote - Faure GNASSINGBE (UNIR) 70.8%, Agbeyome KODJO (MPDD) 19.5%, Jean-Pierre FABRE (ANC) 4.7%, other 5%

2015: Faure GNASSINGBE reelected president; percent of vote - Faure GNASSINGBE (UNIR) 58.8%, Jean-Pierre FABRE (ANC) 35.2%, Tchaboure GOGUE (ADDI) 4%, other 2%" }, "note": "note: in May 2024, the President signed into law changes to the constitution that converted the presidential system to a parliamentary republic and created the President of Council of Ministers position" }, @@ -1080,7 +1080,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "38% (2022 est.)" + "text": "37% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/tp.json b/africa/tp.json index 5874807e..ef1f7079 100644 --- a/africa/tp.json +++ b/africa/tp.json @@ -522,7 +522,7 @@ "text": "President Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA (since 2 October 2021)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Américo d'Oliveira DOS RAMOS (since 12 January 2025)  " + "text": "Prime Minister Américo d'Oliveira DOS RAMOS (since 12 January 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, appointed by the president" @@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 18 July 2021 with a runoff on 5 September 2021 (next to be held in 2026); prime minister chosen by the National Assembly and approved by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2021: Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA elected president in the second round; percent of vote in the first round - Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA (IDA) 39.5%; Guilherme POSSER DA COSTA (MLSTP-PSD) 20.8%; Delfim NEVES (PCD-GR) 16.9%; Abel BOM JESUS (independent) 3.6%; Maria DAS NEVES (independent) 3.3%; other 15.9%; percent of the vote in second round - Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA 57.5%, Guilherme POSSER DA COSTA 42.5%

2016: Evaristo CARVALHO elected president; percent of vote - Evaristo CARVALHO (ADI) 49.8%, Manuel Pinto DA COSTA (independent) 24.8%, Maria DAS NEVES (MLSTP-PSD) 24.1%; note - first round results for CARVALHO were revised downward from just over 50%, prompting the 7 August runoff; however, on 1 August 2016 DA COSTA withdrew from the runoff, citing voting irregularities, and Evaristo CARVALHO was declared the winner" + "text": "
2021: Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA elected president in the second round; percent of vote in the first round - Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA (IDA) 39.5%; Guilherme POSSER DA COSTA (MLSTP-PSD) 20.8%; Delfim NEVES (PCD-GR) 16.9%; Abel BOM JESUS (independent) 3.6%; Maria DAS NEVES (independent) 3.3%; other 15.9%; percent of the vote in second round - Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA 57.5%, Guilherme POSSER DA COSTA 42.5%

2016: Evaristo CARVALHO elected president; percent of vote - Evaristo CARVALHO (ADI) 49.8%, Manuel Pinto DA COSTA (independent) 24.8%, Maria DAS NEVES (MLSTP-PSD) 24.1%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -966,7 +966,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "57% (2022 est.)" + "text": "62% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/ts.json b/africa/ts.json index 84d6019f..2581484b 100644 --- a/africa/ts.json +++ b/africa/ts.json @@ -546,7 +546,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 6 October 2024 (next to be held in 2029)" }, "election results": { - "text": "

2024: Kais SAIED reelected president in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 90.7%, Ayachi ZAMMEL (Long Live Tunisia) 7.3%, Zouhair MAGHZAOUI (People's Movement) 2%

2019: Kais SAIED elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%

 

" + "text": "

2024: Kais SAIED reelected president in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 90.7%, Ayachi ZAMMEL (Long Live Tunisia) 7.3%, Zouhair MAGHZAOUI (People's Movement) 2%

2019: Kais SAIED elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%

" }, "note": "note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister" }, @@ -1093,7 +1093,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "74% (2022 est.)" + "text": "72% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/tz.json b/africa/tz.json index 2432b4ac..3665fb9e 100644 --- a/africa/tz.json +++ b/africa/tz.json @@ -586,7 +586,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025); prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "2020: John MAGUFULI reelected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%

2015: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%" + "text": "
2020: John MAGUFULI reelected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%

2015: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%" }, "note": "note 1: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%

note 2: the president is both chief of state and head of government

note 3: after the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency" }, @@ -1100,7 +1100,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "32% (2022 est.)" + "text": "29% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/uv.json b/africa/uv.json index cde9ba5d..f7d1a9eb 100644 --- a/africa/uv.json +++ b/africa/uv.json @@ -631,8 +631,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a yellow five-pointed star in the center; red recalls the country's struggle for independence, green is for hope and abundance, and yellow represents the country's mineral wealth", - "note": "note: uses the popular Pan-African colors of Ethiopia" + "text": "two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a yellow five-pointed star in the center; red stands for the country's struggle for independence, green for hope and abundance, and yellow for the country's mineral wealth", + "note": "note: uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "white stallion; national colors: red, yellow, green" @@ -1021,7 +1021,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "20% (2022 est.)" + "text": "17% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/wa.json b/africa/wa.json index afe417fb..cda4ae92 100644 --- a/africa/wa.json +++ b/africa/wa.json @@ -340,9 +340,6 @@ "text": "6% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "13.2% (2013)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "33.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -547,10 +544,10 @@ "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 November 2024 (next to be held in November 2029) " + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 November 2024 (next to be held in November 2029)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH elected president in the first round; percent of vote -Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH (SWAPO) 57%, Panduleni  ITULA (IPC) 26%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.10%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 4.72%, Job AMUPANDA (AR) 1.80%, Hendrik GAOBEAB (UDF) 1.16%; other 3.31%

2019: Hage GEINGOB reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, other .9%

 

" + "text": "
2024: Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH elected president in the first round; percent of vote -Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH (SWAPO) 57%, Panduleni  ITULA (IPC) 26%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.10%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 4.72%, Job AMUPANDA (AR) 1.80%, Hendrik GAOBEAB (UDF) 1.16%; other 3.31%

2019: Hage GEINGOB reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, other .9%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -1074,7 +1071,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "62% (2022 est.)" + "text": "64% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/wz.json b/africa/wz.json index 32bcc1d9..406a5658 100644 --- a/africa/wz.json +++ b/africa/wz.json @@ -317,9 +317,6 @@ "text": "1.8% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "5.8% (2014)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "37.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1031,7 +1028,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "58% (2022 est.)" + "text": "58% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/za.json b/africa/za.json index 921dd535..65f1944d 100644 --- a/africa/za.json +++ b/africa/za.json @@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2021: Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%

2016: Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government" + "text": "
2021: Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%

2016: Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1051,7 +1051,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "31% (2022 est.)" + "text": "33% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/africa/zi.json b/africa/zi.json index 16326f39..f02cf547 100644 --- a/africa/zi.json +++ b/africa/zi.json @@ -557,7 +557,7 @@ "text": "each presidential candidate nominated with a nomination paper signed by at least 10 registered voters (at least 1 candidate from each province) and directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028); co-vice presidents drawn from party leadership" }, "election results": { - "text": "2023: Emmerson MNANGAGWA reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 52.6%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44%, Wilbert MUBAIWA (NPC) 1.2%, other 2.2%

2018: Emmerson MNANGAGWA elected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 50.7%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44.4%, Thokozani KHUPE (MDC-N) 0.9%, other 4%" + "text": "
2023: Emmerson MNANGAGWA reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 52.6%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44%, Wilbert MUBAIWA (NPC) 1.2%, other 2.2%

2018: Emmerson MNANGAGWA elected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 50.7%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44.4%, Thokozani KHUPE (MDC-N) 0.9%, other 4%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1084,7 +1084,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "33% (2022 est.)" + "text": "38% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/antarctica/ay.json b/antarctica/ay.json index 454b54f8..0cf945ec 100644 --- a/antarctica/ay.json +++ b/antarctica/ay.json @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ "text": "Antarctica is administered through annual meetings - known as Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings - which include consultative member nations, non-consultative member nations, observer organizations, and expert organizations; decisions from these meetings are carried out by these member nations (with respect to their own nationals and operations) in accordance with their own national laws; more generally, the Antarctic Treaty area and all areas south of 60 degrees south latitude, including all ice shelves and islands, are subject to a number of relevant legal instruments and procedures adopted by the states party to the Antarctic Treaty; note - US law, including certain criminal offenses by or against US nationals, such as murder, may apply extraterritoriality; some US laws directly apply to Antarctica; for example, the Antarctic Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. section 2401 et seq., provides civil and criminal penalties for the following activities unless authorized by regulation or statute: the taking of native mammals or birds; the introduction of nonindigenous plants and animals; entry into specially protected areas; the discharge or disposal of pollutants; and the importation into the US of certain items from Antarctica; violation of the Antarctic Conservation Act carries penalties of up to $10,000 in fines and one year in prison; the National Science Foundation and Department of Justice share enforcement responsibilities; Public Law 95-541, the US Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as amended in 1996, requires expeditions from the US to Antarctica to notify, in advance, the Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Room 2665, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, which reports such plans to other nations as required by the Antarctic Treaty; for more information, contact antarctica@state.gov" }, "Flag description": { - "text": "unofficial; a True South flag, created in 2018, has quickly become popular for its simple yet elegant design and has been used by various National Antarctic Programs, Antarctic nonprofits, and expedition teams; the flag's meaning is described as horizontal stripes of navy and white representing the long days and nights at Antarctica's extreme latitude, with a lone white peak erupting from a field of snow and ice at the center; the long shadow it casts forms the shape of a compass arrow pointed south, an homage to the continent's legacy of exploration; together, the two center shapes create a diamond, symbolizing the hope that Antarctica will continue to be a center of peace, discovery, and cooperation for generations to come" + "text": "unofficial; a True South flag, created in 2018, has quickly become popular for its simple yet elegant design and has been used by various National Antarctic Programs, Antarctic nonprofits, and expedition teams; horizontal stripes of navy and white represent the long days and nights at Antarctica's extreme latitude, with a lone white peak on a field of snow and ice at the center; the long shadow it casts forms the shape of a compass arrow pointed south, an homage to the continent's legacy of exploration; together, the two center shapes create a diamond, symbolizing the hope that Antarctica will continue to be a center of peace, discovery, and cooperation" } }, "Economy": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/aq.json b/australia-oceania/aq.json index c1bb56b8..9ba4b23e 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/aq.json +++ b/australia-oceania/aq.json @@ -270,9 +270,6 @@ "text": "total: 1% of population (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "53.5% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -441,7 +438,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "a large white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side and is charged with an eagle, all on a blue field; the red, white, and blue colors are those traditionally used by both the United States and Samoa; the brown and white American bald eagle flies toward the hoist side and carries two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a \"fa'alaufa'i\" (upper; left talon), and a coconut-fiber fly whisk known as a \"fue\" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the US and American Samoa" + "text": "a large white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side and is charged with an eagle, all on a blue field; the red, white, and blue colors are traditionally used by both the United States and Samoa; the brown and white American bald eagle carries two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a fa'alaufa'i (upper), and a coconut-fiber fly whisk known as a fue (lower); the combination of symbols reflects the US Great Seal and the relationship between the US and American Samoa" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "a fue (coconut fiber fly whisk; representing wisdom) crossed with a to'oto'o (staff; representing authority); national colors: red, white, blue" @@ -650,7 +647,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "40.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "40.3% (1990 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/as.json b/australia-oceania/as.json index d256d6de..ba56e8b9 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/as.json +++ b/australia-oceania/as.json @@ -351,9 +351,6 @@ "text": "11.5% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "55.9% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -701,7 +698,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large seven-pointed star in the lower hoist-side quadrant known as the Commonwealth or Federation Star, representing the federation of the colonies of Australia in 1901; the star depicts one point for each of the six original states and one representing all of Australia's internal and external territories; on the fly half is a representation of the Southern Cross constellation in white with one small, five-pointed star and four larger, seven-pointed stars" + "text": "blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large seven-pointed star in the lower hoist-side quadrant; the star is known as the Commonwealth or Federation Star and represents the federation of the Australian colonies in 1901; the star has one point for each of the six original states and one representing all of Australia's internal and external territories; on the fly half is a representation of the Southern Cross constellation in white, with one small five-pointed star and four larger seven-pointed stars" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Commonwealth Star (seven-pointed Star of Federation), golden wattle tree (Acacia pycnantha), kangaroo, emu; national colors: green, gold" @@ -1133,7 +1130,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "95% (2022 est.)" + "text": "97% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/at.json b/australia-oceania/at.json index a2d24af1..3a896730 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/at.json +++ b/australia-oceania/at.json @@ -137,6 +137,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { }, "Military and Security": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/cq.json b/australia-oceania/cq.json index 20e0319a..3517a7ac 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/cq.json +++ b/australia-oceania/cq.json @@ -274,9 +274,6 @@ "text": "total: 2.1% of population (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Literacy": { "total population": { "text": "NA" diff --git a/australia-oceania/cr.json b/australia-oceania/cr.json index ce6bb68c..e588e696 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/cr.json +++ b/australia-oceania/cr.json @@ -136,6 +136,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { }, "Military and Security": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/cw.json b/australia-oceania/cw.json index 9a156ba6..9f444938 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/cw.json +++ b/australia-oceania/cw.json @@ -311,9 +311,6 @@ "text": "20.3% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "42.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -531,7 +528,7 @@ "note": "note: on 25 September 2023, the US officially established diplomatic relations with Cook Islands" }, "Flag description": { - "text": "blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large circle of 15 white five-pointed stars (one for every island) centered in the outer half of the flag" + "text": "blue with the UK flag in the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large circle of 15 white five-pointed stars (one for every island) centered in the outer half of the flag" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "a circle of 15, five-pointed, white stars on a blue field, Tiare maori (Gardenia taitensis) flower; national colors: green, white" diff --git a/australia-oceania/fj.json b/australia-oceania/fj.json index 16b83013..7e410fde 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/fj.json +++ b/australia-oceania/fj.json @@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "4.6% (2021) NA" + "text": "4.6% (2021)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "58.8% (2023 est.)" @@ -525,7 +525,7 @@ "text": "president elected by Parliament for a 3-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 October 2024 (next to be held in 2027); prime minister endorsed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Ratu Naiqama LALABALAVU elected president (People's Alliance) 35 votes, Meli Tora TAVAIQIA (Fiji First) 14 votes

2021: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE (People's Alliance) 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA (SODELPA) 23 votes" + "text": "
2024: Ratu Naiqama LALABALAVU elected president (People's Alliance) 35 votes, Meli Tora TAVAIQIA (Fiji First) 14 votes

2021: Ratu Wiliame KATONIVERE elected president; Wiliame KATONIVERE (People's Alliance) 28 votes, Teimumu KEPA (SODELPA) 23 votes" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1010,7 +1010,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "85% (2022 est.)" + "text": "79% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/fm.json b/australia-oceania/fm.json index 8108506a..48b1d4e5 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/fm.json +++ b/australia-oceania/fm.json @@ -294,9 +294,6 @@ "text": "0.01 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "51.7% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/fp.json b/australia-oceania/fp.json index 4487b90d..99ec8aba 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/fp.json +++ b/australia-oceania/fp.json @@ -281,9 +281,6 @@ "text": "total: 3% of population (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "27.2% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/gq.json b/australia-oceania/gq.json index fe013905..318416c5 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/gq.json +++ b/australia-oceania/gq.json @@ -273,9 +273,6 @@ "text": "total: 10.2% of population (2015 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "37% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/kr.json b/australia-oceania/kr.json index 81057fc2..f65e7c60 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/kr.json +++ b/australia-oceania/kr.json @@ -515,7 +515,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote following nomination of candidates from among House of Assembly members for a 4-year term (eligible for 2 additional terms); election last held on 22 June 2020 (next to be held in 2024); vice president appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "2020: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%" + "text": "
2020: Taneti MAAMAU reelected president; percent of vote - Taneti MAAMAU (TKB) 59.3%, Banuera BERINA (BKM) 40.7%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -920,7 +920,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "54% (2022 est.)" + "text": "88% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/kt.json b/australia-oceania/kt.json index 64c5e449..5e17ea30 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/kt.json +++ b/australia-oceania/kt.json @@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "territorial flag; divided diagonally from upper hoist to lower fly; the upper triangle is green with a yellow image of the Golden Bosun Bird superimposed; the lower triangle is blue with the Southern Cross constellation, representing Australia, superimposed; a centered yellow disk displays a green map of the island", + "text": "territorial flag; divided diagonally from upper hoist side to lower fly side; the upper triangle is green with a yellow image of the Golden Bosun Bird; the lower triangle is blue with the Southern Cross constellation, representing Australia; a centered yellow disk displays a green map of the island", "note": "note: the flag of Australia is used for official purposes" }, "National symbol(s)": { @@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "78.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "78.6% (2016 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/nc.json b/australia-oceania/nc.json index f9d2a925..bfa50ebc 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nc.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nc.json @@ -281,9 +281,6 @@ "text": "total: 0% of population (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "22.5% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -430,7 +427,7 @@ "text": "French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2025: Alcide PONGA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes

2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes

2019: Thierry SANTA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes" + "text": "
2025: Alcide PONGA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes

2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes" } }, "Legislative branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/ne.json b/australia-oceania/ne.json index f218ea62..59fa8f50 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/ne.json +++ b/australia-oceania/ne.json @@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "79.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "80% (2024 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/nh.json b/australia-oceania/nh.json index fab5e12e..31a9f0c2 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nh.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nh.json @@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ "text": "president indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of Parliament and presidents of the 6 provinces; Vanuatu president serves a 5-year term; election last held on 23 July 2022 (next to be held in 2027); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by Parliament from among its members; election for prime minister last held on 11 February 2025" }, "election results": { - "text": "2022: Nikenike VUROBARAVU elected president in eighth round; electoral college vote - Nikenike VUROBARAVU (VP) 48 votes, Solas MOLISA (VP) 4 votes; note - Jotham NAPAT (LVP) elected prime minister on 11 February 2025, 50 votes for, 0 against" + "text": "
2025: Jotham NAPAT (LVP) elected prime minister; 50-0 votes

2022: Nikenike VUROBARAVU elected president in eighth round; electoral college vote - Nikenike VUROBARAVU (VP) 48 votes, Solas MOLISA (VP) 4 votes" }, "note": "note: the National Council of Chiefs (Malvatu Mauri) is a formal advisory body of chiefs recognized by the country's constitution; it advises the government on matters of culture and language" }, @@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ }, "Flag description": { "text": "two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a black isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) all separated by a black-edged yellow stripe in the shape of a horizontal Y (the two points of the Y face the hoist side and enclose the triangle); centered in the triangle is a boar's tusk encircling two crossed namele fern fronds, all in yellow; red represents the blood of boars and men, as well as unity, green the richness of the islands, and black the ni-Vanuatu people; the yellow Y-shape - which reflects the pattern of the islands in the Pacific Ocean - symbolizes the light of the Gospel spreading through the islands; the boar's tusk is a symbol of prosperity frequently worn as a pendant on the islands; the fern fronds represent peace", - "note": "note: one of several flags where a prominent component of the design reflects the shape of the country; other such flags are those of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, and Eritrea" + "note": "note: one of four national flags that reflect the shape of the country in the flag design; the others are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, and Eritrea" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "boar's tusk with crossed fern fronds; national colors: red, black, green, yellow" @@ -963,7 +963,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "70% (2022 est.)" + "text": "46% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/nr.json b/australia-oceania/nr.json index 702d3cd8..47256e09 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nr.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nr.json @@ -311,9 +311,6 @@ "text": "49.1% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "59.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -792,7 +789,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "83% (2022 est.)" + "text": "82% (2020 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/nz.json b/australia-oceania/nz.json index 709df17b..4e621c23 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nz.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nz.json @@ -338,9 +338,6 @@ "text": "12.3% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "57.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1051,7 +1048,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "96% (2022 est.)" + "text": "96% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/ps.json b/australia-oceania/ps.json index 126ad4c6..126467b8 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/ps.json +++ b/australia-oceania/ps.json @@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 November 2024 (next to be held November 2028)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round; percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 57.7%, Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 42.1%, other 0.2% 

2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round; percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 56.7%, Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%" + "text": "
2024: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round; percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 57.7%, Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 42.1%, other 0.2% 

2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round; percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 56.7%, Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -867,7 +867,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "37.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "27% (2004 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/tn.json b/australia-oceania/tn.json index 3154af3f..dfa20706 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/tn.json +++ b/australia-oceania/tn.json @@ -525,7 +525,7 @@ "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister indirectly elected by the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the monarch; election last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held on 24 December 2024)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Aisake Valu EKE elected prime minsiter by the Legislative Assembly; Aisake Valu EKE (Independent) 16 votes, Viliami LATU (Independent) 8

2021: Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10" + "text": "
2024: Aisake Valu EKE elected prime minsiter by the Legislative Assembly; Aisake Valu EKE (Independent) 16 votes, Viliami LATU (Independent) 8

2021: Siaosi SOVALENI elected prime minister by the Legislative Assembly; Siaosi SOVALENI 16 votes, Aisake EKE 10" }, "note": "note: a Privy Council advises the monarch" }, @@ -960,7 +960,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "58% (2021 est.)" + "text": "59% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { @@ -1013,7 +1013,7 @@ }, "Military and Security": { "Military and security forces": { - "text": "His Majesty's Armed Forces Tonga (HMAF; aka Tonga Defense Services): Tonga Royal Guard, Tonga Land Force (Royal Tongan Marines), Tonga Navy, Air Wing

Ministry of Police and Fire Services: Tonga Police Force (2024)" + "text": "His Majesty's Armed Forces Tonga (HMAF; aka Tonga Defense Services): Tonga Royal Guard, Tonga Land Force (Royal Tongan Marines), Tonga Navy, Air Wing

Ministry of Police and Fire Services: Tonga Police Force (2025)" }, "Military expenditures": { "Military Expenditures 2023": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/tv.json b/australia-oceania/tv.json index 39b12d2e..97b201fc 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/tv.json +++ b/australia-oceania/tv.json @@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from members of House of Assembly following parliamentary elections" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: TEO was the only candidate nominated by the House of Assembly

2019: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote - 10 to 6" + "text": "
2024: TEO was the only candidate nominated by the House of Assembly

2019: Kausea NATANO elected prime minister by House of Assembly; House of Assembly vote - 10 to 6" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -824,7 +824,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "81% (2022 est.)" + "text": "74% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/um.json b/australia-oceania/um.json index e551a4e9..1156203c 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/um.json +++ b/australia-oceania/um.json @@ -134,6 +134,8 @@ } } }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { "Airports": { "text": "2 (2025)" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json index 6de7cbc8..8148fb41 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json @@ -274,9 +274,6 @@ "text": "total: 2.3% of population (2015 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "42.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -498,7 +495,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "blue, with two narrow, horizontal, yellow stripes across the lower portion and a red, four-pointed star outlined in white in the upper hoist-side corner; the star represents Aruba and its red soil and white beaches, its four points the four major languages (Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish, English) as well as the four points of a compass, to indicate that its inhabitants come from all over the world; the blue symbolizes Caribbean waters and skies; the stripes represent the island's two main \"industries\": the flow of tourists to the sun-drenched beaches and the flow of minerals from the earth" + "text": "blue, with two narrow, horizontal yellow stripes across the lower portion and a red four-pointed star outlined in white in the upper hoist-side corner; the star represents Aruba's red soil and white beaches, and its four points stand for the major languages (Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish, English) and the points of a compass, to indicate that its inhabitants come from all over the world; the blue symbolizes Caribbean waters and skies; the stripes represent the island's two main industries, tourism and mining" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Hooiberg (Haystack) Hill; national colors: blue, yellow, red, white" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json index 47dbc7e2..c592b230 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json @@ -289,9 +289,6 @@ "text": "0.41 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "31.5% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -584,7 +581,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "red, with an inverted isosceles triangle based on the top edge of the flag; the triangle contains three horizontal bands of black (top), light blue, and white, with a yellow rising sun in the black band; the sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era, black represents the African heritage of most of the population, blue is for hope, and red is for the dynamism of the people; the \"V\" stands for victory; the successive yellow, blue, and white coloring is also meant to evoke the country's tourist attractions of sun, sea, and sand" + "text": "red, with an inverted isosceles triangle on the top edge of the flag; the triangle contains three horizontal bands of black (top), light blue, and white, with a yellow rising sun in the black band; the sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era, black represents the African heritage of most of the population, blue is for hope, and red is for the dynamism of the people; the \"V\" stands for victory; the successive yellow, blue, and white coloring is also meant to evoke the country's tourist attractions of sun, sea, and sand" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "fallow deer; national colors: red, white, blue, black, yellow" @@ -895,7 +892,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "91% (2022 est.)" + "text": "78% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json index 8e44d670..e525bb16 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json @@ -268,9 +268,6 @@ "text": "total: 0.9% of population (2017 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "46.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -449,7 +446,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with a turquoise-blue field below; the white in the background represents peace; the blue base symbolizes the surrounding sea, as well as faith, youth, and hope; the three dolphins stand for endurance, unity, and strength" + "text": "blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with a turquoise-blue field below; the white in the background represents peace, the blue base symbolizes the sea, faith, youth, and hope, and the three dolphins stand for endurance, unity, and strength" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "dolphin" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json index aa564625..9dce1c1a 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json @@ -622,7 +622,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal vertical bands of ultramarine blue (hoist side), gold, and ultramarine blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band; the band colors represent the blue of the sea and sky and the gold of the beaches; the trident head represents independence and a break with the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident)" + "text": "three equal vertical bands of ultramarine blue (hoist side), gold, and ultramarine blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band; the band colors represent the blue of the sea and sky and the gold of the beaches; the trident head represents independence and a break with the past " }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Neptune's trident, pelican, Red Bird of Paradise flower (also known as Pride of Barbados); national colors: blue, yellow, black" @@ -1005,7 +1005,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "76% (2022 est.)" + "text": "80% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json index 3480867b..0623899e 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json @@ -290,9 +290,6 @@ "text": "2.4% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "38.9% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -585,7 +582,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle based on the hoist side; the band colors represent the golden beaches of the islands surrounded by the aquamarine sea; black represents the vigor and force of a united people, while the pointing triangle indicates the enterprise and determination of the Bahamian people to develop the rich resources of land and sea" + "text": "three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle based on the hoist side; the band colors represent the golden beaches of the islands surrounded by the aquamarine sea; black represents the vigor and force of a united people, and the triangle stands for the enterprise and determination of the Bahamian people" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "blue marlin, flamingo, Yellow Elder flower; national colors: aquamarine, yellow, black" @@ -943,7 +940,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "94% (2022 est.)" + "text": "95% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json index f8b3d01e..9b8e4532 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json @@ -651,8 +651,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "royal blue with a narrow red stripe along the top and the bottom edges; centered is a large white disk bearing the coat of arms; the coat of arms features a shield flanked by two workers in front of a mahogany tree with the related motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade) on a scroll at the bottom, all encircled by a green garland of 50 mahogany leaves; the colors are those of the two main political parties: blue for the PUP and red for the UDP; various elements of the coat of arms - the figures, the tools, the mahogany tree, and the garland of leaves - recall the logging industry that led to British settlement of Belize", - "note": "note: Belize's flag is the only national flag that depicts human beings; two British overseas territories, Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands, also depict humans" + "text": "royal blue with a narrow red stripe along the top and the bottom edges; a large white disk bears the coat of arms at the center, which features a shield flanked by two workers in front of a mahogany tree with the motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade) on a scroll at the bottom, all encircled by a green garland of 50 mahogany leaves; the figures, the tools, the mahogany tree, and the garland refer to the logging industry that led to British settlement of Belize; blue and red are the colors of the two main political parties", + "note": "note: Belize has the only national flag that depicts humans; the flags of two British overseas territories, Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands, also depict humans" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Baird's tapir (a large, browsing, forest-dwelling mammal), keel-billed toucan, Black Orchid; national colors: red, blue" @@ -1032,7 +1032,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "70% (2022 est.)" + "text": "72% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/bq.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/bq.json index 43d6b244..857e8074 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/bq.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/bq.json @@ -122,6 +122,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { }, "Military and Security": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json index 254c842d..1d7d26a1 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json @@ -266,9 +266,6 @@ "text": "total: 4.4% of population (2015 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "51.4% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -464,7 +461,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "a blue field with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a crest with a pineapple, representing the connection with Jamaica, and a turtle, representing Cayman's seafaring tradition, above a shield bearing a golden lion, symbolizing Great Britain, below which are three green stars (representing the three islands) surmounting white and blue wavy lines representing the sea; a scroll below the shield bears the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS" + "text": "a blue field with the UK flag in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a crest with a pineapple (representing ties to Jamaica) and a turtle (representing Cayman's seafaring tradition) above a shield bearing a golden lion (symbolizing Great Britain); below are three green stars (representing the three islands) over white and blue wavy lines representing the sea; a scroll below the shield bears the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "green sea turtle" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json index 35420884..808e2b1f 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json @@ -637,8 +637,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red (double width), white, and blue, with the coat of arms in a white elliptical disk placed toward the hoist side of the red band; Costa Rica retained the earlier blue-white-blue flag of Central America until 1848 when, in response to revolutionary activity in Europe, it was decided to incorporate the French colors into the national flag and a central red stripe was added; today the blue color is said to stand for the sky, opportunity, and perseverance, white denotes peace, happiness, and wisdom, while red represents the blood shed for freedom, as well as the generosity and vibrancy of the people", - "note": "note: somewhat resembles the flag of North Korea; similar to the flag of Thailand but with the blue and red colors reversed" + "text": "five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red (double width), white, and blue, with the coat of arms in a white elliptical disk placed toward the hoist side of the red band; Costa Rica retained the earlier blue-white-blue flag of Central America until 1848 when, in response to revolutions in Europe, it was decided to incorporate the French colors by adding a central red stripe; today the blue is said to stand for the sky, opportunity, and perseverance, the white for peace, happiness, and wisdom, and the red for the blood shed for freedom, as well as Costa Ricans' generosity and vibrancy", + "note": "note: somewhat resembles the flag of North Korea; similar to the flag of Thailand, but with the blue and red colors reversed" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "yiguirro (clay-colored thrush); national colors: blue, white, red" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json index 560326aa..2a45c662 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json @@ -642,7 +642,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "five equal horizontal bands of blue (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white; a red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side bears a white, five-pointed star in the center; the blue bands refer to the three old divisions of the island: central, occidental, and oriental; the white bands describe the purity of the independence ideal; the triangle symbolizes liberty, equality, and fraternity, while the red color stands for the blood shed in the independence struggle; the white star, called La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star) lights the way to freedom and was taken from the flag of Texas", + "text": "five equal horizontal bands of blue (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white; a red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side has a white, five-pointed star in the center; the blue bands refer to the three former divisions of the island: central, occidental, and oriental; the white bands stand for the purity of the independence ideal; the triangle symbolizes liberty, equality, and fraternity; the red color stands for the blood shed in the independence struggle; the white star, called La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star) lights the way to freedom and was inspired by the flag of Texas", "note": "note: design similar to the Puerto Rican flag, with the colors of the bands and triangle reversed" }, "National symbol(s)": { @@ -1002,7 +1002,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "73% (2022 est.)" + "text": "71% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: private citizens are prohibited from buying computers or accessing the Internet without special authorization; foreigners may access the Internet in large hotels but are subject to firewalls; some Cubans buy illegal passwords on the black market or take advantage of public outlets to access limited email and the government-controlled \"intranet\"; issues relating to COVID-19 impact research into internet adoption, so actual internet user figures may be different than published numbers suggest" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json index 802a1229..457813e7 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json @@ -273,9 +273,6 @@ "text": "0 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "40.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -850,7 +847,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "83% (2022 est.)" + "text": "84% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json index df1c0799..8c68a09e 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json @@ -334,9 +334,6 @@ "text": "1.7% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "5% (2014)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "55% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1042,7 +1039,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "63% (2022 est.)" + "text": "68% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json index 3ab3ec63..19749627 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json @@ -290,9 +290,6 @@ "text": "0.31 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "41.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -945,7 +942,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "80% (2022 est.)" + "text": "74% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json index 13300c7b..62670cc4 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json @@ -270,9 +270,6 @@ "text": "total: NA" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "35.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -684,7 +681,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "56.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "54.6% (2011 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json index 79b1140a..6efe08f4 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json @@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ "text": "president indirectly elected by an electoral college of selected Senate and House of Representatives members for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 January 2023 (next to be held by February 2028); the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives as prime minister" }, "election results": { - "text": "2023: Christine KANGALOO elected president by the electoral college on 20 January 2023; electoral college vote  Christine KANGALOO (PNM) 48, Israel KHAN (UNC) 22

2018: Paula-Mae WEEKES (independent) elected president; ran unopposed and was elected without a vote; she was Trinidad and Tabago's first female head of state" + "text": "
2023: Christine KANGALOO elected president by the electoral college on 20 January 2023; electoral college vote  Christine KANGALOO (PNM) 48, Israel KHAN (UNC) 22

2018: Paula-Mae WEEKES (independent) elected president; ran unopposed and was elected without a vote; she was Trinidad and Tabago's first female head of state" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -987,7 +987,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "80% (2022 est.)" + "text": "85% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json index 568d592f..730860a4 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json @@ -245,9 +245,6 @@ "text": "total: 0% of population (2017)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "49.7% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -467,7 +464,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "on a blue field a horizontal yellow band somewhat below the center divides the flag into proportions of 5:1:2; two five-pointed white stars - the smaller above and to the left of the larger - appear in the canton; the blue of the upper and lower sections symbolizes the sky and sea respectively; yellow represents the sun; the stars symbolize Curacao and its uninhabited smaller sister island of Klein Curacao; the five star points signify the five continents from which Curacao's people derive" + "text": "on a blue field, a horizontal yellow band below the center divides the flag; two five-pointed white stars -- the smaller above and to the left of the larger -- appear in the upper left; the blue stands for the sky and sea, and yellow for the sun; the stars symbolize Curacao and its uninhabited sister island of Klein Curacao; the five star points signify the five continents from which Curacao's people originate" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "laraha (citrus tree); national colors: blue, yellow, white" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json index 6c09f7de..bd0f50f6 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json @@ -262,9 +262,6 @@ "text": "total: 2.5% of population (2015 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "46.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -468,7 +465,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts a woman flanked on either side by a vertical column of six oil lamps above a scroll bearing the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful); the islands were named by COLUMBUS in 1493 in honor of Saint Ursula and her 11 virgin followers (some sources say 11,000) who reputedly were martyred by the Huns in the 4th or 5th century; the figure on the banner holding a lamp represents the saint; the other lamps symbolize her followers" + "text": "blue with the UK flag in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts a woman flanked by vertical columns of six oil lamps above a scroll bearing the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful); Christopher COLUMBUS named the islands in 1493 in honor of Saint Ursula and her virgin followers, and the figure holding a lamp represents the saint, with the other lamps symbolizing her followers" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "zenaida dove, white cedar flower; national colors: yellow, green, red, white, blue" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json index 2f53058f..462c807a 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json @@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor; percent of vote - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%, Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%

2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah \"Foncie\" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%" + "text": "
2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor; percent of vote - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%, Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%

2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah \"Foncie\" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%" } }, "Legislative branch": { diff --git a/central-asia/rs.json b/central-asia/rs.json index 49a07df3..8a3086e8 100644 --- a/central-asia/rs.json +++ b/central-asia/rs.json @@ -1279,7 +1279,7 @@ } }, "Military and security service personnel strengths": { - "text": "estimated 1.25 million active Armed Forces; estimated 350,000 Federal National Guard Troops (2024)", + "text": "estimated 1.1-1.2 million active Armed Forces; estimated 350,000 Federal National Guard Troops (2025)", "note": "note: in September 2024, President PUTIN ordered the Russian military to increase in size to 1.5 million personnel" }, "Military equipment inventories and acquisitions": { @@ -1290,8 +1290,8 @@ "note": "note 1: in 2022, Russia's parliament approved a law removing the upper age limit for contractual service in the military; also in 2022, President Vladimir PUTIN signed a decree allowing dual-national Russians and those with permanent residency status in foreign countries to be drafted into the army for military service

note 2: historically, the Russian military has taken in about 260,000 conscripts each year in two semi-annual drafts (Spring and Fall)

note 3: prior to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, approximately 40-45,000 women served in the Russian Armed Forces

note 4: since 2015, foreigners 18-30 with a good command of Russian have been allowed to join the military on five-year contracts and become eligible for Russian citizenship after serving three years; in October 2022, the Interior Ministry opened up recruitment centers for foreigners to sign a one-year service contract with the armed forces, other troops, or military formations participating in the invasion of Ukraine with the promise of simplifying the process of obtaining Russian citizenship" }, "Military deployments": { - "text": "information varies and may not reflect troops transferred to support Russian military operations in Ukraine; approximately 3,000 Armenia; up to 5,000 Belarus; up to 10,000 Georgia; approximately 500 Kyrgyzstan; approximately 1,500 Moldova (Transnistria); estimated 2,000-5,000 Syria; approximately 3-5,000 Tajikistan (2024)", - "note": "note 1: in February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine with an estimated 150,000 troops, some of which were staged out of Belarus; prior to the invasion, it maintained an estimated 30,000 troops in areas of Ukraine occupied since 2014; in 2024, the Russian Government claimed to have more than 600,000 troops in the occupied portions of Ukraine

note 2: as of 2024, Russia was assessed to have thousands private military contractors and other security personnel conducting operations in Africa and the Middle East, including in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Libya, Mali, Niger, Sudan, and Syria" + "text": "estimated 600,000 in Ukraine; more than 20,000 additional military personnel deployed in former Soviet states and elsewhere, including Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Moldova, Syria, sub-Saharan Africa, and Tajikistan (2025)", + "note": "note: Russia is also assessed to have thousands of paramilitary security personnel and private military contractors deployed in Africa, including in Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Libya, Mali, and Sudan" }, "Military - note": { "text": "the Russian military is a mixed force of conscripts and professionals (contract servicemen) that is capable of conducting the full range of air, land, maritime, and strategic missile operations; it is also active in the areas of cyber warfare, electronic warfare, and space; in addition to protecting Russia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the military supports Moscow’s national security objectives, which include maintaining and projecting influence and power outside Russia, particularly in the former Soviet republics, and deterring perceived external threats from the US and NATO

in recent years, the Russian military has conducted combat operations in both Ukraine and Syria; in February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the military continues to be heavily engaged there in what is the largest war in Europe since World War II ended in 1945; Russia has occupied Ukraine’s province of Crimea and backed separatist forces in the Donbas region of Ukraine since 2014 with arms, equipment, and training, as well as Russian military troops, although Moscow denied their presence prior to 2022; Russia intervened in the Syrian civil war at the request of the ASAD government in September 2015 in what was Moscow’s first overseas expeditionary operation since the Soviet era; Russian assistance has included air support, arms and equipment, intelligence, military advisors, private military contractors, special operations forces, and training

prior to its military operations in Syria and Ukraine, Russia seized the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by force in 2008 (2024)" diff --git a/central-asia/tx.json b/central-asia/tx.json index daad563a..1cdb6fd2 100644 --- a/central-asia/tx.json +++ b/central-asia/tx.json @@ -557,7 +557,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%

2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%" + "text": "
2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%

2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, diff --git a/central-asia/uz.json b/central-asia/uz.json index 18fe57af..e48a4cfd 100644 --- a/central-asia/uz.json +++ b/central-asia/uz.json @@ -556,7 +556,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term; previously a 5-year term, extended to 7 years by a 2023 constitutional amendment); election last held on 9 July 2023  (next to be held in 2030); prime minister nominated by majority party in the Supreme Assembly since 2011 but appointed along with the ministers and deputy ministers by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "2023: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in snap election; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 87.7%, Robaxon Maxmudova (Adolat) 4.5%, Ulugbek Inoyatov (PDP) 4%, Abdushukur Xamzayev (Ecological Party) 3.8%

2021: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 80.3%, Maqsuda VORISOVA (PDP) 6.7%, Alisher QODIROV (National Revival Democratic Party) 5.5%, Narzullo OBLOMURODOV (Ecological Party) 4.1%, Bahrom ABDUHALIMOV (Adolat) 3.4%" + "text": "
2023: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in snap election; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 87.7%, Robaxon Maxmudova (Adolat) 4.5%, Ulugbek Inoyatov (PDP) 4%, Abdushukur Xamzayev (Ecological Party) 3.8%

2021: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 80.3%, Maqsuda VORISOVA (PDP) 6.7%, Alisher QODIROV (National Revival Democratic Party) 5.5%, Narzullo OBLOMURODOV (Ecological Party) 4.1%, Bahrom ABDUHALIMOV (Adolat) 3.4%" } }, "Legislative branch": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json index fe6daa6a..d411de89 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json @@ -647,7 +647,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "design consists of three equal horizontal stripes of yellow (top), green, and red; centered on the green band is a large white five-pointed star that partially overlaps onto the adjacent colored stripes; the design revives the triband colors used by Burma from 1943-45, during the Japanese occupation" + "text": "three equal horizontal stripes of yellow (top), green, and red; centered on the green band is a white five-pointed star that overlaps onto the adjacent colored stripes; the design revives the triband colors that Burma used from 1943 to 1945, during the Japanese occupation" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "chinthe (mythical lion); national colors: yellow, green, red, white" @@ -1075,7 +1075,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "44% (2021 est.)" + "text": "59% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json index bbcd1845..a18289ab 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json @@ -328,9 +328,6 @@ "text": "2.3% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "54.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -615,7 +612,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "yellow with two diagonal bands of white (top, almost double width) and black starting from the upper hoist side; the national emblem in red is superimposed at the center; yellow is the color of royalty and symbolizes the sultanate; the white and black bands denote Brunei's chief ministers; the emblem includes five main components: a swallow-tailed flag, the royal umbrella representing the monarchy, the wings of four feathers symbolizing justice, tranquility, prosperity, and peace, the two upraised hands signifying the government's pledge to preserve and promote the welfare of the people, and the crescent moon denoting Islam, the state religion; the state motto \"Always render service with God's guidance\" appears in yellow Arabic script on the crescent; a ribbon below the crescent reads \"Brunei, the Abode of Peace\"" + "text": "yellow with two diagonal bands of white and black starting from the upper hoist side; the national emblem in red is at the center; yellow symbolizes the sultanate, and the white and black bands stand for the chief ministers; the emblem includes a swallow-tailed flag, a royal umbrella representing the monarchy, two wings with four feathers (justice, tranquility, prosperity, and peace), two upraised hands signifying the government's pledge to preserve and promote the welfare of the people, and the  crescent moon of Islam (the state religion); the state motto \"Always render service with God's guidance\" appears in yellow Arabic script on the crescent; a ribbon below the crescent reads \"Brunei, the Abode of Peace\"" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "royal parasol; national colors: yellow, white, black" @@ -974,7 +971,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "99% (2022 est.)" + "text": "99% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json index 6454cb1e..fc6d9624 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json @@ -668,8 +668,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (double width), and blue with a white, three-towered temple, representing Angkor Wat, outlined in black in the center of the red band; red and blue are traditional Cambodian colors", - "note": "note: only national flag to prominently incorporate an actual identifiable building into its design (a few other national flags - those of Afghanistan, San Marino, Portugal, and Spain - show small generic buildings as part of their coats of arms on the flag)" + "text": "three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (double-width), and blue, with a white, three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat outlined in black in the center of the red band; red and blue are traditional Cambodian colors", + "note": "note: only national flag to prominently incorporate an identifiable building into its design; Afghanistan, San Marino, Portugal, and Spain show small generic buildings as part of their coats of arms on the flag" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Angkor Wat temple, kouprey (wild ox); national colors: red, blue" @@ -1059,7 +1059,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "57% (2022 est.)" + "text": "61% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json index 13da2189..d24519f5 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json @@ -289,9 +289,6 @@ "text": "total: 3.6% of population (2017)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "47.7% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -909,7 +906,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "96% (2022 est.)" + "text": "96% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json index bfde1169..fe60864b 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json @@ -340,9 +340,6 @@ "text": "10% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "46.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -554,8 +551,9 @@ "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives usually becomes prime minister" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Shigeru ISHIBA (LDP) elected prime minister on 27 September 2024; upper house vote - 143 of 242 votes; lower house vote - 291 of 461 votes (note - ISHIBA resigned as prime minister on 11 November 2024 following parliamentary elections but was re-elected over Yoshihiko NODA (CDP) in the second round of voting in the lower house, 221-160)

2021: Fumio KISHIDA reelected prime minister on 10 November 2021; upper house vote - Fumio KISHIDA (LDP) 141, Yukio EDANO (CDP) 60; lower house vote - Fumio KISHIDA 297, Yukio EDANO 108" - } + "text": "
2024: Shigeru ISHIBA (LDP) elected prime minister on 27 September 2024; upper house vote - 143 of 242 votes; lower house vote - 291 of 461 votes

2021: Fumio KISHIDA reelected prime minister on 10 November 2021; upper house vote - Fumio KISHIDA (LDP) 141, Yukio EDANO (CDP) 60; lower house vote - Fumio KISHIDA 297, Yukio EDANO 108" + }, + "note": "note: Shigeru ISHIBA resigned as prime minister on 11 November 2024 after legislative elections but was re-elected in the second round of voting in the lower house" }, "Legislative branch": { "legislature name": { @@ -1127,7 +1125,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "85% (2022 est.)" + "text": "87% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json index 9affbe5a..33661bee 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json @@ -551,7 +551,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 5-year term; election last held on 9 March 2022 (next to be held on 3 June 2025); prime minister appointed by president with consent of the National Assembly" }, "election results": { - "text": "2022: YOON Suk-yeol elected president; YOON Suk-yeol (PPP) 48.6%, LEE Jae-myung (DP) 47.8%; other 3.6%

2017: MOON Jae-in elected president; MOON Jae-in (DP) 41.1%, HONG Joon-pyo (Liberty Korea Party) 24%, AHN Cheol-soo (PP) 21.4%, YOO Seung-min (Bareun Party) 6.8%, SIM Sang-jung (Justice Party) 6.2%" + "text": "
2022: YOON Suk-yeol elected president; YOON Suk-yeol (PPP) 48.6%, LEE Jae-myung (DP) 47.8%; other 3.6%

2017: MOON Jae-in elected president; MOON Jae-in (DP) 41.1%, HONG Joon-pyo (Liberty Korea Party) 24%, AHN Cheol-soo (PP) 21.4%, YOO Seung-min (Bareun Party) 6.8%, SIM Sang-jung (Justice Party) 6.2%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister serves as the principal executive assistant to the president, similar to the role of a vice president" }, @@ -1164,20 +1164,20 @@ "text": "Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea: Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN, includes Marine Corps, ROKMC), Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF)

Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries: Korea Coast Guard; Ministry of Interior and Safety: Korean National Police Agency (2025)" }, "Military expenditures": { + "Military Expenditures 2025": { + "text": "2.32% of GDP (2025 est.)" + }, + "Military Expenditures 2024": { + "text": "2.34% of GDP (2024 est.)" + }, "Military Expenditures 2023": { - "text": "2.7% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.37% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Military Expenditures 2022": { - "text": "2.6% of GDP (2022)" + "text": "2.35% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Military Expenditures 2021": { - "text": "2.6% of GDP (2021)" - }, - "Military Expenditures 2020": { - "text": "2.6% of GDP (2020)" - }, - "Military Expenditures 2019": { - "text": "2.7% of GDP (2019)" + "text": "2.38% of GDP (2021 est.)" } }, "Military and security service personnel strengths": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json index 58d01dab..2cd0d4ff 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json @@ -248,9 +248,6 @@ "text": "total: 0% of population (2020)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "53.5% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -390,7 +387,7 @@ "text": "president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028); chief executive chosen by a 400-member Election Committee for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 October 2024 (next to be held in 2029)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Sam Hou FAI (unopposed; received 394 out of 400 votes)

2019: HO lat Seng (unopposed; received 392 out of 400 votes)" + "text": "
2024: Sam Hou FAI (unopposed; received 394 out of 400 votes)

2019: HO lat Seng (unopposed; received 392 out of 400 votes)" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -801,7 +798,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "90% (2022 est.)" + "text": "89% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/pf.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/pf.json index 65f22e39..566e7e8e 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/pf.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/pf.json @@ -115,6 +115,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { "Airports": { "text": "2 (2025)" diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/pg.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/pg.json index 5e771387..4b7f9107 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/pg.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/pg.json @@ -105,6 +105,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { }, "Military and Security": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json index d3324637..ddbe03c5 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json @@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last election held on 19 March 2022, with a runoff on 19 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027); following parliamentary elections, the president appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as the prime minister" }, "election results": { - "text": "2022: José RAMOS-HORTA elected president in second round - RAMOS-HORTA (CNRT) 62.1%, Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 37.9%

2017: Francisco GUTERRES elected president; Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 57.1%, António da CONCEICAO (PD) 32.5%, other 10.4%" + "text": "
2022: José RAMOS-HORTA elected president in second round - RAMOS-HORTA (CNRT) 62.1%, Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 37.9%

2017: Francisco GUTERRES elected president; Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 57.1%, António da CONCEICAO (PD) 32.5%, other 10.4%" }, "note": "note: the president is commander in chief of the military and can veto legislation, dissolve parliament, and call national elections" }, @@ -975,7 +975,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "41% (2022 est.)" + "text": "34% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json index daf19c43..fab13207 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json @@ -440,7 +440,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2023: LAI Ching-te elected president; percent of vote - LAI Ching-te (DPP) 40.1%, HOU Yu-ih (KMT) 33.5%, KO Wen-je (TPP) 26.5%)

2020: TSAI Ing-wen reelected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.3%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan


" + "text": "
2023: LAI Ching-te elected president; percent of vote - LAI Ching-te (DPP) 40.1%, HOU Yu-ih (KMT) 33.5%, KO Wen-je (TPP) 26.5%)

2020: TSAI Ing-wen reelected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.3%


" } }, "Legislative branch": { diff --git a/europe/an.json b/europe/an.json index 4c29be91..aed66a40 100644 --- a/europe/an.json +++ b/europe/an.json @@ -319,9 +319,6 @@ "text": "28.3% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Education expenditures": { "text": "2.9% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, @@ -571,7 +568,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two, so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection", + "text": "three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band, which is slightly wider than the other two; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection", "note": "note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem" }, "National symbol(s)": { @@ -815,7 +812,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "94% (2022 est.)" + "text": "95% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/au.json b/europe/au.json index fbf81336..06cf5628 100644 --- a/europe/au.json +++ b/europe/au.json @@ -339,9 +339,6 @@ "text": "25% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "58.7% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -674,7 +671,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and red; the flag design is certainly one of the oldest - if not the oldest - national banners in the world; according to tradition, in 1191, following a fierce battle in the Third Crusade, Duke Leopold V of Austria's white tunic became completely blood-spattered; upon removal of his wide belt or sash, a white band was revealed; the red-white-red color combination was subsequently adopted as his banner" + "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and red; the flag design is one of the oldest national banners in the world; according to tradition, after a fierce battle in the Third Crusade in 1191, Duke Leopold V of Austria's white tunic became blood-spattered; upon removal of his sash, a white band was revealed, and the red-white-red color combination was adopted as his banner" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "eagle, edelweiss, Alpine gentian; national colors: red, white" @@ -1104,7 +1101,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "95% (2023 est.)" + "text": "95% (2024 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/be.json b/europe/be.json index 7b2b6e61..e2fe1eb4 100644 --- a/europe/be.json +++ b/europe/be.json @@ -674,7 +674,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red; the vertical design was based on the flag of France; the colors are those of the arms of the duchy of Brabant (yellow lion with red claws and tongue on a black field)" + "text": "three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red; the vertical design was based on the flag of France; the colors are from the arms of the duchy of Brabant (yellow lion with red claws and tongue on a black field)" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "golden rampant lion; national colors: red, black, yellow" diff --git a/europe/bk.json b/europe/bk.json index 32c4e7e8..8f98ab7c 100644 --- a/europe/bk.json +++ b/europe/bk.json @@ -666,8 +666,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "a wide blue vertical band on the fly side with a yellow isosceles triangle abutting the band and the top of the flag; the remainder of the flag is blue with seven full five-pointed white stars and two half stars top and bottom along the hypotenuse of the triangle; the triangle approximates the shape of the country and its three points stand for the constituent peoples - Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs; the stars represent Europe and are meant to be continuous (thus the half stars at top and bottom); the colors (white, blue, and yellow) are often associated with neutrality and peace, and traditionally are linked with Bosnia", - "note": "note: one of several flags where a prominent component of the design reflects the shape of the country; other such flags are those of Brazil, Eritrea, and Vanuatu" + "text": "a wide blue vertical band on the fly side, with a yellow isosceles triangle; the rest of the flag is blue with seven five-pointed white stars and two half-stars along the hypotenuse of the triangle; the triangle approximates the shape of the country, and its three points stand for the Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs; the stars represent Europe; the colors (white, blue, and yellow) are traditional to Bosnia and are also associated with neutrality and peace", + "note": "note: one of four national flags that reflect the shape of the country in the flag design; the others are Brazil, Eritrea, and Vanuatu" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "golden lily; national colors: blue, yellow, white" diff --git a/europe/bo.json b/europe/bo.json index d55f8db4..2096f5ad 100644 --- a/europe/bo.json +++ b/europe/bo.json @@ -331,9 +331,6 @@ "text": "13.5% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "66.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -676,7 +673,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "red horizontal band (top) and green horizontal band one-half the width of the red band; a white vertical stripe on the hoist side bears Belarusian national ornamentation in red; the red band color recalls past struggles from oppression, the green band represents hope and the many forests of the country" + "text": "red horizontal band (top) and green horizontal band one-half the width of the red band; a white vertical stripe on the hoist side bears Belarusian national ornamentation in red; the red stands for past struggles from oppression, and the green represents hope and the many forests of the country" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "no clearly defined current national symbol, the mounted knight known as Pahonia (the Chaser) is the traditional Belarusian symbol; national colors: green, red, white" diff --git a/europe/cy.json b/europe/cy.json index 42caae80..6a04129b 100644 --- a/europe/cy.json +++ b/europe/cy.json @@ -338,9 +338,6 @@ "text": "23.2% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "54.5% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -658,8 +655,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "centered on a white field is a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the island has long been famous for its copper deposits) above two olive-green-colored, crossed olive branches; the branches symbolize the hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities", - "note": "note: one of only two national flags that uses a map as a design element; the flag of Kosovo is the other

note: the \"Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus\" flag retains the white field of the Cyprus national flag but displays narrow horizontal red stripes positioned a small distance from the top and bottom edges between which are centered a red crescent and a red five-pointed star; the banner is modeled after the Turkish national flag but with the colors reversed" + "text": "a copper-colored silhouette of the island is centered on a white field above two crossed green olive branches, which symbolize the hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities", + "note": "note: one of only two national flags that uses a map as a design element; the flag of Kosovo is the other

note: the \"Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus\" flag retains the white field of the Cyprus national flag but displays narrow horizontal red stripes positioned a small distance from the top and bottom edges, with a red crescent and a red five-pointed star between them; the banner is modeled after the Turkish national flag, but with the colors reversed" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Cypriot mouflon (wild sheep), white dove; national colors: blue, white" diff --git a/europe/da.json b/europe/da.json index 54823dcc..218e4684 100644 --- a/europe/da.json +++ b/europe/da.json @@ -338,9 +338,6 @@ "text": "17.1% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "59.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1080,7 +1077,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "99% (2023 est.)" + "text": "100% (2024 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/ee.json b/europe/ee.json index 1be8e636..9df3d523 100644 --- a/europe/ee.json +++ b/europe/ee.json @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ { "Introduction": { "Preliminary statement": { - "text": "

The European Union's (EU) evolution is unprecedented in history, transforming from a regional economic agreement among six neighboring states in 1951 to today's hybrid intergovernmental and supranational organization of 27 countries across the European continent. For such a large number of nation-states to cede some of their sovereignty to an overarching entity is unique. Dynastic unions for territorial consolidation were long the norm in Europe, although country-level unions were sometimes arranged, such as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. 

Although the EU is not a federation in the strict sense, it is far more than a free-trade association such as ASEAN or Mercosur, and it has certain attributes associated with independent nations: its own flag, currency (for some members), and law-making abilities, as well as diplomatic representation and a common foreign and security policy in its dealings with external partners.

For these reasons, The World Factbook includes basic information on the EU as a separate entity.

" + "text": "

The European Union's (EU) evolution is unprecedented in history, transforming from a regional economic agreement among six neighboring states in 1951 to today's hybrid intergovernmental and supranational organization of 27 countries across the European continent. Such a large number of nation-states ceding some of their sovereignty to an overarching entity is unique. Dynastic unions for territorial consolidation were long the norm in Europe, although country-level unions were sometimes arranged, such as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. 

The EU is not a federation in the strict sense, but it is far more than a free-trade association such as ASEAN or Mercosur. It has certain attributes associated with independent nations: its own flag, currency (for some members), and law-making abilities, as well as diplomatic representation and a common foreign and security policy in its dealings with external partners.

For these reasons, The World Factbook includes basic information on the EU as a separate entity.

" }, "Background": { "text": "

In the aftermath and devastation of the two World Wars, a number of far-sighted European leaders in the late 1940s sought to respond to the overwhelming desire for peace and reconciliation on the continent. In 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert SCHUMAN proposed pooling the production of coal and steel in Western Europe, which would bring France and West Germany together and be open to other countries as well. The following year, the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was set up when six members -- Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands -- signed the Treaty of Paris.

Within a few years, the ECSC was so successful that member states decided to further integrate their economies. In 1957, envisioning an \"ever closer union,\" the Treaties of Rome created the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom), which eliminated trade barriers among the six member states to create a common market. In 1967, the institutions of all three communities were formally merged into the European Community (EC), creating a single Commission, a single Council of Ministers, and a legislative body known today as the European Parliament. Members of the European Parliament were initially selected by national parliaments, but direct elections began in 1979 and have been held every five years since.

In 1973, the first enlargement of the EC added Denmark, Ireland, and the UK. The 1980s saw further membership expansion, with Greece joining in 1981 and Spain and Portugal in 1986. The 1992 Treaty of Maastricht laid the basis for further cooperation in foreign and defense policy and judicial and internal affairs, as well as the creation of an economic and monetary union -- including a common currency. The Maastricht Treaty created the European Union (EU), at the time standing alongside the EC. In 1995, Austria, Finland, and Sweden joined the EU/EC, raising the total number of member states to 15. On 1 January 1999, the new euro currency was launched in world markets and became the unit of exchange for all EU member states except Denmark, Sweden, and the UK. In 2002, citizens of the 12 participating member states began using euro banknotes and coins.

In an effort to ensure that the EU could function efficiently with an expanded membership, the Treaty of Nice in 2000 set forth rules to streamline the size and procedures of the EU's institutions. An effort to establish a \"Constitution for Europe,\" growing out of a Convention held in 2002-2003, foundered when it was rejected in referenda in France and the Netherlands in 2005. A subsequent effort in 2007 incorporated many features of the rejected draft Constitutional Treaty, while also making a number of substantive as well as symbolic changes. The new treaty, referred to as the Treaty of Lisbon, sought to amend existing treaties rather than replace them. The treaty was approved at a conference of member states, and after all member states ratified, the Lisbon Treaty came into force on 1 December 2009, at which point the EU officially replaced and succeeded the EC.

Ten new countries joined the EU in 2004 -- Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Bulgaria and Romania joined in 2007 and Croatia in 2013. UK citizens on 23 June 2016 narrowly voted to leave the EU; the formal exit, widely known as \"Brexit,\" took place on 31 January 2020. The EU and the UK negotiated a withdrawal agreement that included a status quo transition period through December 2020, when the follow-on EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement was concluded. Current EU membership stands at 27. Eight of the newer member states -- Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, and Slovenia -- have now adopted the euro, bringing total euro-zone membership to 20.

 

" @@ -171,68 +171,11 @@ "Gross reproduction rate": { "text": "0.75 (2024 est.)" }, - "Contraceptive prevalence rate": { - "text": "NA" - }, - "Drinking water source": { - "improved: urban": { - "text": "urban: NA" - }, - "improved: rural": { - "text": "rural: NA" - }, - "improved: total": { - "text": "total: NA" - }, - "unimproved: urban": { - "text": "urban: NA" - }, - "unimproved: rural": { - "text": "rural: NA" - }, - "unimproved: total": { - "text": "total: NA" - } - }, "Current health expenditure": { "text": "10.9% of GDP (2021)" }, - "Sanitation facility access": { - "improved: urban": { - "text": "urban: NA" - }, - "improved: rural": { - "text": "rural: NA" - }, - "improved: total": { - "text": "total: NA" - }, - "unimproved: urban": { - "text": "urban: NA" - }, - "unimproved: rural": { - "text": "rural: NA" - }, - "unimproved: total": { - "text": "total: NA" - } - }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Education expenditures": { "text": "5% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, - "Literacy": { - "total population": { - "text": "NA" - }, - "male": { - "text": "NA" - }, - "female": { - "text": "NA" - } } }, "Environment": { @@ -290,15 +233,15 @@ "note": "note:  the European Council and the Council of the European Union meet in Brussels, Belgium, except for Council of the EU meetings held in Luxembourg in April, June, and October; the European Parliament meets in Brussels and Strasbourg, France, and has administrative offices in Luxembourg; the Court of Justice of the European Union is located in Luxembourg; and the European Central Bank is located in Frankfurt, Germany" }, "Member states": { - "text": "

27 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden; note - 9 candidate countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine

there are 13 overseas countries and territories (OCTs) (1 with Denmark [Greenland], 6 with France [French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, New Caledonia, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna], and 6 with the Netherlands [Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten]), all are part of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA)

", - "note": "note: there are non-European OCTs having special relations with Denmark, France, and the Netherlands (list is annexed to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), that are associated with the EU to promote their economic and social development; member states apply to their trade with OCTs the same treatment as they accord each other pursuant to the treaties; OCT nationals are in principle EU citizens, but these countries are neither part of the EU, nor subject to the EU" + "text": "

27 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

13 overseas countries and territories: 1 with Denmark (Greenland), 6 with France (French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, New Caledonia, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna), and 6 with the Netherlands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten); all are part of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA)

", + "note": "note 1: the 9 EU candidate countries include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine

note 2: several non-European overseas countries and territories (OCTs) have special relations with Denmark, France, and the Netherlands (list is annexed to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) and are associated with the EU to promote their economic and social development; member states apply the same treatment to their trade with OCTs as they accord each other; OCT nationals are in principle EU citizens, but OCTs are not part of or subject to the EU" }, "Independence": { "text": "7 February 1992 (Maastricht Treaty signed establishing the European Union); 1 November 1993 (Maastricht Treaty entered into force)", - "note": "note: the Treaties of Rome, signed on 25 March 1957 and entered into force on 1 January 1958, created the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community; a series of subsequent treaties have been adopted to increase efficiency and transparency, to prepare for new member states, and to introduce new areas of cooperation such as a single currency; the Treaty of Lisbon, signed on 13 December 2007 and entered into force on 1 December 2009 is the most recent of these treaties " + "note": "note: the Treaties of Rome, signed on 25 March 1957 and entered into force on 1 January 1958, created the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community; a series of subsequent treaties increased efficiency and transparency, prepared for new member states, and introduced new areas of cooperation such as a single currency; the Treaty of Lisbon, signed on 13 December 2007 and entered into force on 1 December 2009, is the most recent" }, "National holiday": { - "text": "Europe Day (also known as Schuman Day), 9 May (1950); note - the day in 1950 that Robert SCHUMAN proposed the creation of what became the European Coal and Steel Community, the progenitor of today's European Union, with the aim of achieving a united Europe" + "text": "Europe Day (also known as Schuman Day), 9 May (1950)" }, "Legal system": { "text": "unique supranational system in which EU treaties and EU law have primacy over member-state law" @@ -308,15 +251,15 @@ "text": "none; the EU legal order relies primarily on the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU)" }, "amendment process": { - "text": "European Union treaties can be amended in several ways: 1) Ordinary Revision Procedure (for key amendments to the treaties); initiated by an EU member state, by the European Parliament, or by the European Commission; following adoption of the proposal by the European Council, a convention is formed of national government representatives to review the proposal and a conference of government representatives then reviews the proposal; passage requires ratification by all EU member states; 2) Simplified Revision Procedure (for amendment of EU internal policies and actions); passage of a proposal requires unanimous European Council vote after European Council consultation with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Central Bank (if the amendment concerns monetary matters) and requires ratification by all EU member states; 3) Passerelle Clause (allows the alteration of a legislative procedure without a formal amendment of the treaties); 4) Flexibility Clause (permits the EU to decide in subject areas where EU competences have not been explicitly granted in the Treaties but are necessary to the attainment of the objectives set out in the Treaty)" + "text": "EU treaties can be amended in several ways:

1) Ordinary Revision Procedure (for key amendments to the treaties); initiated by an EU member state, the European Parliament, or the European Commission; after the proposal is adopted by the European Council, a conference of national government representatives then reviews the proposal; passage requires ratification by all EU member states

2) Simplified Revision Procedure (for amendment of EU internal policies and actions); passage of a proposal requires unanimous European Council vote after European Council consultation with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Central Bank (if the amendment concerns monetary matters) and requires ratification by all EU member states

3) Passerelle Clause; allows the alteration of a legislative procedure without a formal amendment of the treaties

4) Flexibility Clause; permits the EU to decide in subject areas where EU competences have not been explicitly granted in the treaties but are necessary to the attainment of treaty objectives" } }, "Suffrage": { "text": "18 years of age (16 years in Austria); universal; voting for the European Parliament is permitted in each member state" }, "Executive branch": { - "text": "
under the EU treaties, three EU institutions have functions that may be regarded as executive in nature:

European Council - composed of member-state heads of state or government, along with the president of the European Commission, and meets at least four times a year to issue general policy guidance; the president of the European Council is appointed by leaders of the EU member states for a 2 1/2 year term, renewable once; the president's responsibilities include chairing European Council meetings

Council of the European Union - consists of member-state officials, ranging from working-level diplomats to cabinet ministers in specific policy fields such as foreign affairs, agriculture, or economy; it conducts policymaking and coordinating functions as well as legislative functions; representatives from each member state in turn hold a six-month rotating presidency that chairs meetings

European Commission - headed by a College of Commissioners that is composed of 27 members (one from each member state), including the president; each commissioner is responsible for one or more policy areas; the Commission has the sole right to initiate EU legislation, except for foreign and security/defense policy, and is also responsible for  monitoring the application of EU law, implementing/executing the EU budget, negotiating on the EU's behalf in policy areas where the member states have conferred sole competency, and ensuring the Union's external representation in some policy areas; the president of the European Commission is nominated by the European Council and confirmed by the European Parliament; the Commission president allocates specific responsibilities among the members of the College (appointed by common accord of the member-state governments in consultation with the president-elect); the European Parliament confirms the Commission for a 5-year term.", - "note": "note: for external representation and foreign policy making, member-state leaders appoint a High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; the High Representative's concurrent appointment as Vice President of the European Commission is meant to bring more coherence to the EU’s foreign policy; the High Representative helps develop and implement the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy and Common Security and Defense Policy components, chairs the Council of the EU's meetings of member-state foreign ministers, represents and acts for the Union in many international contexts, and oversees the European External Action Service, the diplomatic corps of the EU" + "text": "
under the EU treaties, three EU institutions have functions that may be regarded as executive in nature:

European Council - composed of member-state heads of state or government, along with the president of the European Commission, and meets at least four times a year to issue general policy guidance; the president of the European Council is appointed by leaders of the EU member states for a 2 1/2 year term, renewable once

Council of the European Union - consists of member-state officials, ranging from working-level diplomats to cabinet ministers in specific policy fields such as foreign affairs, agriculture, or economy; it has policymaking, coordinating, and legislative functions; the six-month Council presidency rotates among the member states 

European Commission - composed of 27 commissioners (one from each member state), including the president; each commissioner is responsible for one or more policy areas, as assigned by the president; the Commission has the sole right to initiate EU legislation, except for foreign and security/defense policy, and is also responsible for monitoring the application of EU law, implementing/executing the EU budget, negotiating in certain policy areas, and ensuring the EU's external representation in some policy areas; the president is nominated by the European Council and confirmed by the European Parliament; the European Parliament confirms the Commission for a 5-year term", + "note": "note: for external representation and foreign policy, member-state leaders appoint a High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; the High Representative's concurrent appointment as Vice President of the European Commission is meant to bring more coherence to the EU’s foreign policy; the High Representative helps develop and implement the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy and Common Security and Defense Policy, chairs the Council of the EU's meetings of member-state foreign ministers, represents and acts for the EU in many international contexts, and oversees the European External Action Service, the EU's diplomatic corps" }, "Legislative branch": { "legislature name": { @@ -845,10 +788,10 @@ "Military Expenditures 2020": { "text": "1.6% of GDP (2020 est.)" }, - "note": "note 1: the European Defense Fund (EDF) has a budget of approximately $8 billion for 2021-2027; about $2.7 billion is devoted to funding collaborative defense research while about $5.3 billion is allocated for collaborative capability development projects that complement national contributions; the EDF identifies critical defense domains that it will support 

note 2: NATO is resourced through the direct and indirect contributions of its members; NATO’s common funds are direct contributions to collective budgets, capabilities and programs, which equate to only 0.3% of total NATO defense spending (approximately $3.3 billion for 2023) to develop capabilities and run NATO, its military commands, capabilities, and infrastructure; NATO's 2014 Defense Investment Pledge called for NATO members to meet the 2% of GDP guideline for defense spending and the 20% of annual defense expenditure on major new equipment by 2024

note 3:  average spending for all NATO countries was 2.5% of GDP in 2023 and 2.7% of GDP in 2024" + "note": "note 1: the European Defense Fund (EDF) has a budget of approximately $8 billion for 2021-2027; about $2.7 billion is devoted to funding collaborative defense research while about $5.3 billion is allocated for collaborative capability development projects that complement national contributions; the EDF identifies critical defense domains that it will support 

note 2: NATO is separate from the EU and is resourced through the direct and indirect contributions of its members; NATO’s common funds are direct contributions to collective budgets, capabilities and programs, which equate to only 0.3% of total NATO defense spending (approximately $3.3 billion for 2023) to develop capabilities and run NATO, its military commands, capabilities, and infrastructure; NATO's 2014 Defense Investment Pledge called for NATO members to meet the 2% of GDP guideline for defense spending and the 20% of annual defense expenditure on major new equipment by 2024

note 3: average spending for all NATO countries was 2.5% of GDP in 2023 and 2.7% of GDP in 2024" }, "Military and security service personnel strengths": { - "text": "the combined countries of the EU had an estimated 1.4m active military personnel in 2024; the largest EU country military forces belong to France, Germany, and Italy (2024)", + "text": "the combined countries of the EU had an estimated 1.4 m active military personnel in 2024; the largest EU country military forces belong to France, Germany, and Italy (2024)", "note": "note: the combined countries of NATO had an estimated 3.4 million active military personnel in 2024" }, "Military deployments": { @@ -856,7 +799,7 @@ "note": "note: in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EU announced that it would develop a rapid deployment force consisting of up to 5,000 troops by 2025" }, "Military - note": { - "text": "the EU partners with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); NATO is an alliance of 32 countries from North America and Europe; its role is to safeguard the security of its member countries by political and military means; NATO conducts crisis management and peacekeeping missions; member countries that participate in the military aspect of the Alliance contribute forces and equipment, which remain under national command and control until a time when they are required by NATO for a specific purpose (i.e., conflict or crisis, peacekeeping); NATO, however, does possess some common capabilities owned and operated by the Alliance, such as some early warning radar aircraft; relations between NATO and the EU were institutionalized in the early 2000s, building on steps taken during the 1990s to promote greater European responsibility in defense matters; cooperation and coordination covers a broad array of issues, including crisis management, defense and political consultations, civil preparedness, capacity building, military capabilities, maritime security, planning, cyber defense, countering hybrid threats, information sharing, logistics, defense industry, counterterrorism, etc.; since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and NATO have intensified their work and cooperation; NATO and the EU have 23 member countries in common

there are no permanent standing EU forces, but Europe has a variety of multinational military organizations that may be deployed through the EU, in a NATO environment, upon the mandate of the participating countries, or upon the mandate of other international organizations, such as the UN or OSCE including: 

EU Battlegroups (BGs) are rapid reaction multinational army units that form a key part of the EU's capacity to respond to crises and conflicts; their deployment is subject to a unanimous decision by the European Council; BGs typically consists of 1,500-2,000 troops organized around an infantry battalion depending on the mission; the troops and equipment are drawn from EU member states and under the direction of a lead nation; two BGs are always on standby for a period of six months; the BGs were declared operational in 2007 but have never been used operationally due to political and financial obstacles

the European Corps (Eurocorps) is an independent multinational land force corps headquarters composed of personnel from six framework nations and five associated nations; the corps has no standing operational units; during a crisis, units would be drawn from participating states, and the corps would be placed at the service of the EU and NATO; Eurocorps was established in 1992 by France and Germany; Belgium (1993), Spain (1994), and Luxembourg (1996) joined over the next few years; Poland joined in 2022; Greece and Turkey (since 2002), Italy, Romania, and Austria (since 2009, 2016, and 2021 respectively) participate as associated nations; Eurocorps is headquartered in France

the European Gendarmerie Force (EURGENDFOR) is an operational, pre-organized, and rapidly deployable European gendarmerie/police force; it is not established at the EU level, but is capable of performing police tasks, including law enforcement, stability operations, and training in support of the EU, the UN, OSCE, NATO, and other international organizations or ad hoc coalitions; member state gendarmeries include those of France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain; the Lithuanian Public Security Service is a partner, while Turkey's Gendarmerie is an observer force

the European Medical Corps (EMC) was set up in the aftermath of the Ebola crisis in West Africa in 2014 to enable the deployment of teams and equipment from EU member states to provide medical assistance and public health expertise in response to emergencies inside and outside the EU; as of 2024, 12 European states had committed teams and equipment to the EMC

the European Medical Command (EMC) was formed to provide a standing EU medical capability, increase medical operational readiness, and improve interoperability amongst the participating EU members; it operates closely with the NATO Framework Nations Concept’s Multinational Medical Coordination Center (MMCC) under a single administrative and infrastructural framework (MMCC/EMC); the EMC was declared operational in May 2022

the European Air Transport Command (EATC) is a single multinational command for more than 150 military air mobility assets from seven member states, including transport, air-to-air refueling, and aeromedical evacuation; the EATC headquarters is located in the Netherlands, but the air assets remain located at member national air bases; the EATC was established in 2010

the European Air Group (EAG) is an independent organization formed by the air forces of its seven member nations (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and the UK) that is focused on improving interoperability between the air forces of EAG members and its 14 partner and associate nations; it was established in the late 1990s and is headquartered in the UK

the European Maritime Force (EUROMARFOR or EMF) is a four-nation (France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain), non-standing naval force with the ability to carry out naval, air, and amphibious operations; EUROMARFOR was formed in 1995 to conduct missions such as crisis response, humanitarian missions, peacekeeping, peace enforcement, and sea control; it can deploy under EU, NATO, or UN mandate, but also as long as the four partner nations agree

the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) is a deployable, combined France-UK military force of up to 10,000 personnel for use in a wide range of crisis scenarios, up to and including high intensity combat operations; the CJEF has no standing forces but would be available at short notice for French-UK bilateral, NATO, EU, UN, or other operations; it was established in 2010 and declared operational in 2020

the 1st German/Netherlands (Dutch) Corps is a combined army corps headquarters that has the ability to conduct operations under the command and control of Germany and the Netherlands, NATO, or the EU; in peacetime, approximately 1,100 Dutch and German soldiers are assigned, but during a crisis up to 80,000 troops may be assigned; it was formed in 1995 and is headquartered in Germany 

the Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade (LITPOLUKRBRIG) is comprised of an international staff, three battalions, and specialized units; units affiliated with the multinational brigade remain within the structures of the armed forces of their respective countries until the brigade is activated for participation in an international operation; it was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Poland

in 2022, the EU approved a new defense strategy (Strategic Compass) designed to increase the bloc’s capacity to act, including setting up a Rapid Deployment Capacity (EU RDC) consisting of up to 5,000 troops by 2025 (2024)" + "text": "the EU partners with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); NATO is an alliance of 32 countries from North America and Europe; its role is to safeguard the security of its member countries by political and military means; NATO conducts crisis management and peacekeeping missions; member countries that participate in the military aspect of the Alliance contribute forces and equipment, which remain under national command and control until a time when they are required by NATO for a specific purpose (i.e., conflict or crisis, peacekeeping); NATO, however, does possess some common capabilities owned and operated by the Alliance, such as some early warning radar aircraft; relations between NATO and the EU were institutionalized in the early 2000s, building on steps taken during the 1990s to promote greater European responsibility in defense matters; cooperation and coordination covers a broad array of issues, including crisis management, defense and political consultations, civil preparedness, capacity building, military capabilities, maritime security, planning, cyber defense, countering hybrid threats, information sharing, logistics, defense industry, counterterrorism, etc.; since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and NATO have intensified their work and cooperation; NATO and the EU have 23 member countries in common

there are no permanent standing EU forces, but Europe has a variety of multinational military organizations that may be deployed through the EU, in a NATO environment, upon the mandate of the participating countries, or upon the mandate of other international organizations, such as the UN or OSCE including: 

the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity (EU RDC) was declared operational in May 2025; the RDC's purpose is to enable the EU to respond to different crisis scenarios by providing a flexible and scalable military instrument of up to 5,000 troops that can be deployed in a swift manner; missions could include capacity building, conflict prevention, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, rescue and evacuation, or stabilization; the use of the RDC is subject to a unanimous decision by the EU Member States

EU Battlegroups (BGs) are rapid reaction multinational army units that form a key part of the EU's capacity to respond to crises and conflicts; their deployment is subject to a unanimous decision by the European Council; BGs typically consists of 1,500-2,000 troops organized around an infantry battalion depending on the mission; the troops and equipment are drawn from EU member states and under the direction of a lead nation; two BGs are always on standby for a period of six months; the BGs were declared operational in 2007 but have never been used operationally due to political and financial obstacles

the European Corps (Eurocorps) is an independent multinational land force corps headquarters composed of personnel from six framework nations and five associated nations; the corps has no standing operational units; during a crisis, units would be drawn from participating states, and the corps would be placed at the service of the EU and NATO; Eurocorps was established in 1992 by France and Germany; Belgium (1993), Spain (1994), and Luxembourg (1996) joined over the next few years; Poland joined in 2022; Greece and Turkey (since 2002), Italy, Romania, and Austria (since 2009, 2016, and 2021 respectively) participate as associated nations; Eurocorps is headquartered in France

the European Gendarmerie Force (EURGENDFOR) is an operational, pre-organized, and rapidly deployable European gendarmerie/police force; it is not established at the EU level, but is capable of performing police tasks, including law enforcement, stability operations, and training in support of the EU, the UN, OSCE, NATO, and other international organizations or ad hoc coalitions; member state gendarmeries include those of France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain; the Lithuanian Public Security Service is a partner, while Turkey's Gendarmerie is an observer force

the European Medical Corps (EMC) was set up in the aftermath of the Ebola crisis in West Africa in 2014 to enable the deployment of teams and equipment from EU member states to provide medical assistance and public health expertise in response to emergencies inside and outside the EU; as of 2024, 12 European states had committed teams and equipment to the EMC

the European Medical Command (EMC) was formed to provide a standing EU medical capability, increase medical operational readiness, and improve interoperability amongst the participating EU members; it operates closely with the NATO Framework Nations Concept’s Multinational Medical Coordination Center (MMCC) under a single administrative and infrastructural framework (MMCC/EMC); the EMC was declared operational in May 2022

the European Air Transport Command (EATC) is a single multinational command for more than 150 military air mobility assets from seven member states, including transport, air-to-air refueling, and aeromedical evacuation; the EATC headquarters is located in the Netherlands, but the air assets remain located at member national air bases; the EATC was established in 2010

the European Air Group (EAG) is an independent organization formed by the air forces of its seven member nations (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and the UK) that is focused on improving interoperability between the air forces of EAG members and its 14 partner and associate nations; it was established in the late 1990s and is headquartered in the UK

the European Maritime Force (EUROMARFOR or EMF) is a four-nation (France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain), non-standing naval force with the ability to carry out naval, air, and amphibious operations; EUROMARFOR was formed in 1995 to conduct missions such as crisis response, humanitarian missions, peacekeeping, peace enforcement, and sea control; it can deploy under EU, NATO, or UN mandate, but also as long as the four partner nations agree

the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) is a deployable, combined France-UK military force of up to 10,000 personnel for use in a wide range of crisis scenarios, up to and including high intensity combat operations; the CJEF has no standing forces but would be available at short notice for French-UK bilateral, NATO, EU, UN, or other operations; it was established in 2010 and declared operational in 2020

the 1st German/Netherlands (Dutch) Corps is a combined army corps headquarters that has the ability to conduct operations under the command and control of Germany and the Netherlands, NATO, or the EU; in peacetime, approximately 1,100 Dutch and German soldiers are assigned, but during a crisis up to 80,000 troops may be assigned; it was formed in 1995 and is headquartered in Germany 

the Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade (LITPOLUKRBRIG) is comprised of an international staff, three battalions, and specialized units; units affiliated with the multinational brigade remain within the structures of the armed forces of their respective countries until the brigade is activated for participation in an international operation; it was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Poland (2025)" } }, "Space": { diff --git a/europe/ei.json b/europe/ei.json index d0d7715d..410ebe0d 100644 --- a/europe/ei.json +++ b/europe/ei.json @@ -325,9 +325,6 @@ "text": "19% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "52.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -537,7 +534,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by majority popular vote for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 October 2018 (next to be held no later than November 2025); taoiseach (prime minister) nominated by the House of Representatives (Dail Eireann), appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "2025: Michael MARTIN is elected taoiseach by parliament, 95 votes to 76, and is appointed taoiseach by the president

2024: Simon HARRIS is elected taoiseach by parliament, 88 votes to 69, and is appointed taoiseach by the president

2018: Michael D. HIGGINS reelected president in first round; percent of vote in first round - Michael D. HIGGINS (independent) 55.8%, Peter CASEY (independent) 23.3%, Sean GALLAGHER (independent) 6.4%, Liadh NI RIADA (Sinn Fein) 6.4%, Joan FREEMAN (independent) 6%, Gavin DUFFY (independent) 2.2%" + "text": "
2025: Michael MARTIN is elected taoiseach by parliament, 95 votes to 76, and is appointed taoiseach by the president

2024: Simon HARRIS is elected taoiseach by parliament, 88 votes to 69, and is appointed taoiseach by the president

2018: Michael D. HIGGINS reelected president in first round; percent of vote in first round - Michael D. HIGGINS (independent) 55.8%, Peter CASEY (independent) 23.3%, Sean GALLAGHER (independent) 6.4%, Liadh NI RIADA (Sinn Fein) 6.4%, Joan FREEMAN (independent) 6%, Gavin DUFFY (independent) 2.2%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1086,7 +1083,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "96% (2022 est.)" + "text": "97% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { @@ -1155,13 +1152,13 @@ "text": "0.2% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Military Expenditures 2022": { - "text": "0.3% of GDP (2022)" + "text": "0.3% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Military Expenditures 2021": { - "text": "0.3% of GDP (2021)" + "text": "0.3% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "Military Expenditures 2020": { - "text": "0.3% of GDP (2020)" + "text": "0.3% of GDP (2020 est.)" }, "Military Expenditures 2019": { "text": "0.3% of GDP (2019)" diff --git a/europe/en.json b/europe/en.json index dde3e858..fe8188e0 100644 --- a/europe/en.json +++ b/europe/en.json @@ -331,9 +331,6 @@ "text": "23% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "0.4% (2013/15)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "52.3% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/ez.json b/europe/ez.json index 29b8cddc..d6400a50 100644 --- a/europe/ez.json +++ b/europe/ez.json @@ -333,9 +333,6 @@ "text": "26.4% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "48.4% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -682,7 +679,7 @@ }, "Flag description": { "text": "two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side", - "note": "note: combines the white and red colors of Bohemia with blue from the arms of Moravia; is identical to the flag of the former Czechoslovakia" + "note": "note: combines the white and red colors of Bohemia with blue from the arms of Moravia; identical to the flag of the former Czechoslovakia" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "silver (or white), double-tailed, rampant lion; national colors: white, red, blue" diff --git a/europe/fi.json b/europe/fi.json index d73f7b75..484eef43 100644 --- a/europe/fi.json +++ b/europe/fi.json @@ -343,9 +343,6 @@ "text": "16.3% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "57.2% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/fo.json b/europe/fo.json index b3423507..1c9e4c37 100644 --- a/europe/fo.json +++ b/europe/fo.json @@ -281,9 +281,6 @@ "text": "total: NA" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "34.8% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/fr.json b/europe/fr.json index 2c094daa..f9fa0203 100644 --- a/europe/fr.json +++ b/europe/fr.json @@ -363,9 +363,6 @@ "text": "31.9% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "54.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -698,7 +695,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires David R. McCAWLEY (since January 2025); note - also accredited to Monaco)" + "text": "Ambassador-designate Charles KUSHNER (since May 2025); Chargé d'Affaires David R. McCAWLEY (since January 2025); note - also accredited to Monaco)" }, "embassy": { "text": "2 avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris" diff --git a/europe/gi.json b/europe/gi.json index 0e257cca..2d671fbf 100644 --- a/europe/gi.json +++ b/europe/gi.json @@ -260,9 +260,6 @@ "text": "total: 0% of population (2020)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "40.7% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/gk.json b/europe/gk.json index 1f902393..971b8689 100644 --- a/europe/gk.json +++ b/europe/gk.json @@ -260,9 +260,6 @@ }, "note": "note: data represent Guernsey and Jersey" }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Education expenditures": { "text": "NA" }, diff --git a/europe/gr.json b/europe/gr.json index 1738fe44..b8b94b19 100644 --- a/europe/gr.json +++ b/europe/gr.json @@ -332,9 +332,6 @@ "text": "30.5% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "54.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -538,7 +535,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Konstantinos TASOULAS (since 13 March 2020)" + "text": "President Konstantinos TASOULAS (since 13 March 2025)" }, "head of government": { "text": "Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 26 June 2023)" @@ -547,10 +544,10 @@ "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2025); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament" + "text": "president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 February 2025 (next to be held in 2030); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president

2015: Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes" + "text": "2025: Konstantinos TASOULAS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 160 of 300 votes

2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes
" } }, "Legislative branch": { diff --git a/europe/hr.json b/europe/hr.json index 1db6f8b8..b99aeb1b 100644 --- a/europe/hr.json +++ b/europe/hr.json @@ -337,9 +337,6 @@ "text": "36.1% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "50.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -561,7 +558,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held in December 2024 (first round) and January 2025 (second round); the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president and approved by the Assembly" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2019: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 74.6%, Dragan PRIMORAC (independent) 25.3%

2019: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 52.7%, Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC (HDZ) 47.3%
" + "text": "
2025: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 74.6%, Dragan PRIMORAC (independent) 25.3%

2019: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 52.7%, Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC (HDZ) 47.3%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -659,8 +656,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue - the Pan-Slav colors - superimposed by the Croatian coat of arms; the coat of arms consists of one main shield (a checkerboard of 13 red and 12 silver (white) fields) surmounted by five smaller shields that form a crown over the main shield; the five small shields represent five historic regions (from left to right): Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia", - "note": "note: the Pan-Slav colors were inspired by the 19th-century flag of Russia" + "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue -- the pan-Slav colors -- with the Croatian coat of arms in the center; the coat of arms consists of a main shield (a checkerboard of 13 red and 12 silver fields) with five smaller shields that form a crown over the main shield; the small shields represent the five historic regions (from left to right): Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia", + "note": "note: Russia's 19th-century flag inspired the pan-Slav colors" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "red-white checkerboard; national colors: red, white, blue" diff --git a/europe/hu.json b/europe/hu.json index 4441ecd2..4bf68a76 100644 --- a/europe/hu.json +++ b/europe/hu.json @@ -335,9 +335,6 @@ "text": "27.8% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "51.4% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1110,7 +1107,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "91% (2023 est.)" + "text": "92% (2024 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/ic.json b/europe/ic.json index cd015b4b..07f5b7c0 100644 --- a/europe/ic.json +++ b/europe/ic.json @@ -326,9 +326,6 @@ "text": "12% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "45.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -535,7 +532,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 1 June 2024 (next to be held in June 2028); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition becomes prime minister" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: percent of vote - Halla TOMASDOTTIR (independent) 34.1%, Katrin JAKOBSDOTTIR (Left-Green Movement) 25.2%, Halla Hrund LOGADOTTIR (independent) 15.7%, Jon GNARR (Social Democratic Alliance) 10.1%, Baldur PORHALLSSON (independent) 8.4%, other 6.5%

2020: Gudni Thorlacius JOHANNESSON reelected president; percent of vote - Gudni Thorlacius JOHANNESSON (independent) 92.2%, Gudmundur Franklin JONSSON (independent) 7.8%

2016: Gudni Thorlacius JOHANNESSON elected president; Gudni Thorlacius JOHANNESSON (independent) 39.1%, Halla TOMASDOTTIR (independent) 27.9%, Andri Snær MAGNASON (Democracy Movement) 14.3%, David ODDSSON (independent) 13.7%, other 5%" + "text": "
2024: Halla TOMASDOTTIR elected president; percent of vote - Halla TOMASDOTTIR (independent) 34.1%, Katrin JAKOBSDOTTIR (Left-Green Movement) 25.2%, Halla Hrund LOGADOTTIR (independent) 15.7%, Jon GNARR (Social Democratic Alliance) 10.1%, Baldur PORHALLSSON (independent) 8.4%, other 6.5%

2020: Gudni Thorlacius JOHANNESSON reelected president; percent of vote - Gudni Thorlacius JOHANNESSON (independent) 92.2%, Gudmundur Franklin JONSSON (independent) 7.8%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1001,7 +998,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "100% (2022 est.)" + "text": "100% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/im.json b/europe/im.json index 52ee9315..cf4373c3 100644 --- a/europe/im.json +++ b/europe/im.json @@ -274,9 +274,6 @@ "text": "total: NA" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Education expenditures": { "text": "NA" }, diff --git a/europe/it.json b/europe/it.json index 45da4185..9e34a874 100644 --- a/europe/it.json +++ b/europe/it.json @@ -335,9 +335,6 @@ "text": "19.5% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "52.5% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/je.json b/europe/je.json index 1f0e68a6..1f9748d6 100644 --- a/europe/je.json +++ b/europe/je.json @@ -264,9 +264,6 @@ "text": "total: 1.5% of population (2017)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Education expenditures": { "text": "NA" }, @@ -640,7 +637,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "93% (2021 est.)" + "text": "41% (2012 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/kv.json b/europe/kv.json index d274eec3..1fd31425 100644 --- a/europe/kv.json +++ b/europe/kv.json @@ -278,9 +278,6 @@ "text": "total: NA" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Education expenditures": { "text": "NA" } diff --git a/europe/lg.json b/europe/lg.json index cbc8adcf..852ff7f6 100644 --- a/europe/lg.json +++ b/europe/lg.json @@ -335,9 +335,6 @@ "text": "23.7% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "21.1% (2020/21) NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "49.1% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/lh.json b/europe/lh.json index 72b29562..297c0814 100644 --- a/europe/lh.json +++ b/europe/lh.json @@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "2.5% (2021) NA" + "text": "2.5% (2021)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "53.4% (2023 est.)" diff --git a/europe/ls.json b/europe/ls.json index 22209d1d..32068fc1 100644 --- a/europe/ls.json +++ b/europe/ls.json @@ -286,9 +286,6 @@ "text": "total: 0% of population (2020)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "65.2% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -696,7 +693,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "97% (2022 est.)" + "text": "97% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/lu.json b/europe/lu.json index bfdc98c5..92d703ed 100644 --- a/europe/lu.json +++ b/europe/lu.json @@ -324,9 +324,6 @@ "text": "19.8% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "51.4% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1037,7 +1034,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "99% (2023 est.)" + "text": "99% (2024 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/mk.json b/europe/mk.json index 7069b3cd..ec5275ab 100644 --- a/europe/mk.json +++ b/europe/mk.json @@ -540,7 +540,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected using a modified 2-round system; a candidate can only be elected in the first round with an absolute majority from all registered voters; in the second round, voter turnout must be at least 40% for the result to be deemed valid; president elected for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 April and 8 May 2024 (next to be held in 2029); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Assembly" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Hristijan MICKOSKI elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 77 for, 22 against

2024: Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA elected president in the second round; percent of vote - Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA (VMRO-DPMNE) 69%, Stevo PENDAROVSKI (SDSM) 31%

2024: Talat XHAFERI elected caretaker prime minister; Assembly vote - 65 for (opposition boycott)

2022: Dimitar KOVACEVSKI elected prime minister; Assembly vote - NA
" + "text": "
2024: Hristijan MICKOSKI elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 77 for, 22 against

2024: Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA elected president in the second round; percent of vote - Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA (VMRO-DPMNE) 69%, Stevo PENDAROVSKI (SDSM) 31%

2024: Talat XHAFERI elected caretaker prime minister; Assembly vote - 65 for (opposition boycott)

2022: Dimitar KOVACEVSKI elected prime minister; Assembly vote - NA
" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1058,7 +1058,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "84% (2022 est.)" + "text": "87% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/mn.json b/europe/mn.json index b5f9165c..8020bca4 100644 --- a/europe/mn.json +++ b/europe/mn.json @@ -291,9 +291,6 @@ "text": "total: 0% of population (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Education expenditures": { "text": "1.2% of GDP (2019 est.)" }, @@ -706,7 +703,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "98% (2022 est.)" + "text": "99% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/europe/mt.json b/europe/mt.json index 80bfed1a..fed45dfb 100644 --- a/europe/mt.json +++ b/europe/mt.json @@ -323,9 +323,6 @@ "text": "21.6% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "63.2% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/nl.json b/europe/nl.json index ae267424..4035bc69 100644 --- a/europe/nl.json +++ b/europe/nl.json @@ -342,9 +342,6 @@ "text": "19.9% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "53.7% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/no.json b/europe/no.json index 87a33bb8..7ba222ae 100644 --- a/europe/no.json +++ b/europe/no.json @@ -340,9 +340,6 @@ "text": "15.4% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "50.2% (2023 est.)" }, diff --git a/europe/pl.json b/europe/pl.json index 67397b79..863f8d02 100644 --- a/europe/pl.json +++ b/europe/pl.json @@ -566,10 +566,10 @@ "text": "Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by the Sejm" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 June 2020 with a second round on 12 July 2020 (next to be held on 18 May 2025); prime minister, deputy prime ministers, and Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the Sejm; all presidential candidates resign their party affiliation" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election held on 18 May 2025 first round with the second round to be held on 1 June 2025; prime minister, deputy prime ministers, and Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the Sejm; all presidential candidates resign their party affiliation" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Andrzej DUDA reelected president in second round; percent of vote - Andrzej DUDA (independent) 51%, Rafal TRZASKOWSKI (KO) 49%

2015: Andrzej DUDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Andrzej DUDA (independent) 51.5%, Bronislaw KOMOROWSKI (independent) 48.5%

 

" + "text": "
2025: First round Rafal TRZASKOWSKI (KO) 31.4%, Karol NAWROCKI 29.5% (PiS), Slawomir MENTZEN 14.8%, Grzegorz BRAUN 6.3%, and Szymon HOLOWNIA 5.0%; second round to be held on 1 June 2025; 

2020: Andrzej DUDA reelected president in second round; percent of vote - Andrzej DUDA (independent) 51%, Rafal TRZASKOWSKI (KO) 49%

2015: Andrzej DUDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Andrzej DUDA (independent) 51.5%, Bronislaw KOMOROWSKI (independent) 48.5%

 

" } }, "Legislative branch": { diff --git a/europe/sm.json b/europe/sm.json index 1a7f587f..8e6bd683 100644 --- a/europe/sm.json +++ b/europe/sm.json @@ -469,7 +469,7 @@ "text": "co-chiefs of state (captains regent) indirectly elected by the Grand and General Council for a single 6-month term; election last held on 1 April 2025 (next to be held in September 2025); Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs indirectly elected by the Grand and General Council for a single 5-year term; election last held on 28 December 2019" }, "election results": { - "text": "April 2025:  Denise BRONZETTI (Reformist Alliance) and Italo RIGHI (Christian Democrat) elected captains regent: percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA

October 2024:  Francesca CIVERCHIA (PDCS) and Dalibor RICCARDI (Free San Marino) elected captains regent; percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA

March 2024:  Alessandro ROSSI (Demos) and Milena GASPERONI (We for the Republic) elected captains regent; percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA

2019: Luca BECCARI (PDCS) elected Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs; percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA" + "text": "
2025: Denise BRONZETTI (Reformist Alliance) and Italo RIGHI (Christian Democrat) elected captains regent: percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA

2024: Francesca CIVERCHIA (PDCS) and Dalibor RICCARDI (Free San Marino) elected captains regent; percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA

2019: Luca BECCARI (PDCS) elected Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs; percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA" }, "note": "note: the captains regent preside over meetings of the Grand and General Council and its cabinet (Congress of State), which has seven other members who are selected by the Grand and General Council; assisting the captains regent are seven secretaries of state; the secretary of state for Foreign Affairs has some prime ministerial roles" }, @@ -842,7 +842,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "85% (2022 est.)" + "text": "87% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/middle-east/ae.json b/middle-east/ae.json index 7f1c8e53..babfddf8 100644 --- a/middle-east/ae.json +++ b/middle-east/ae.json @@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected by the Federal Supreme Council - composed of the rulers of the 7 emirates - for a 5-year term (no term limits); unscheduled election held on 14 May 2022, following the death of President KHALIFA bin Zayid Al-Nuhayyan (next election expected in 2027); prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "2022: MUHAMMAD BIN ZAYID Al-Nuhayyan elected president; Federal Supreme Council vote - NA" + "text": "
2022: MUHAMMAD BIN ZAYID Al-Nuhayyan elected president; Federal Supreme Council vote - NA" }, "note": "note: the Federal Supreme Council (FSC) is composed of the 7 emirate rulers and is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE; the FSC establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation; meets 4 times a year; Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) and Dubayy (Dubai) rulers have effective veto power" }, diff --git a/middle-east/aj.json b/middle-east/aj.json index 51882f5b..0d6e729d 100644 --- a/middle-east/aj.json +++ b/middle-east/aj.json @@ -335,9 +335,6 @@ "text": "0.1% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "4.9% (2013)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "62.9% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -547,8 +544,7 @@ }, "election results": { "text": "
2024: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 92.1%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 2.2%; on 16 February 2024, Ali ASADOV reappointed prime minister by parliamentary vote, 105-1

2018: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 86%, Zahid ORUJ (independent) 3.1%, other 10.9%" - }, - "note": "note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing" + } }, "Legislative branch": { "legislature name": { @@ -640,7 +636,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal horizontal bands of sky blue (top), red, and green; a vertical crescent moon and an eight-pointed star in white are centered in the red band; the blue band recalls Azerbaijan's Turkic heritage, red stands for modernization and progress, and green refers to Islam; the crescent moon and star are a Turkic insignia; the eight star points represent the eight Turkic peoples of the world" + "text": "three equal horizontal bands of sky blue (top), red, and green; a vertical crescent moon and an eight-pointed star in white are centered in the red band; the blue band stands for Azerbaijan's Turkic heritage, red for modernization and progress, and green for Islam; the crescent moon and star are a Turkic insignia; the eight star points represent the eight Turkic peoples of the world" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "flames of fire; national colors: blue, red, green" @@ -1057,7 +1053,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "88% (2022 est.)" + "text": "89% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/middle-east/am.json b/middle-east/am.json index 3cdabe3d..171b64bb 100644 --- a/middle-east/am.json +++ b/middle-east/am.json @@ -548,8 +548,7 @@ }, "election results": { "text": "
2022: Vahagn KHACHATURYAN elected president in second round; note - Vahagn KHACHATURYAN (independent) ran unopposed and won the Assembly vote 71-0

2018: Armen SARKISSIAN elected president in first round; note - Armen SARKISSIAN (indpendent) ran unopposed and won the Assembly vote 90-10" - }, - "note": "note: Nikol PASHINYAN was first elected prime minister on 8 May 2018 and reelected on January 2019; in response to a political crisis that followed Armenia's defeat in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in late 2020, PASHINYAN called an early legislative election for 21 June 2021; his party won the election and PASHINYAN was elected prime minister for a third time; his election was confirmed by the president on 2 August 2021, and he was sworn in on 10 September 2021" + } }, "Legislative branch": { "legislature name": { @@ -642,7 +641,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and orange; the color red recalls the blood shed for liberty, blue the Armenian skies as well as hope, and orange the land and the courage of the workers who farm it" + "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and orange; the color red stands for the blood shed for liberty, blue for the Armenian skies and hope, and orange for the land and the courage of the workers who farm it" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Mount Ararat, eagle, lion; national colors: red, blue, orange" @@ -1069,7 +1068,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "77% (2022 est.)" + "text": "80% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/middle-east/ba.json b/middle-east/ba.json index 672bbd3a..b31849a1 100644 --- a/middle-east/ba.json +++ b/middle-east/ba.json @@ -327,9 +327,6 @@ "text": "4.5% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "43.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -654,7 +651,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "red, the traditional color for flags of Persian Gulf states, with a white serrated band (five white points) on the hoist side; the five points represent the five pillars of Islam", + "text": "red, the traditional color for flags of Persian Gulf states, with a white serrated band of five white points on the hoist side; the five points represent the five pillars of Islam", "note": "note: until 2002, the flag had eight white points, but this was reduced to five to avoid confusion with the Qatari flag" }, "National symbol(s)": { diff --git a/middle-east/gg.json b/middle-east/gg.json index 4c2c5a4d..312ec8d7 100644 --- a/middle-east/gg.json +++ b/middle-east/gg.json @@ -547,7 +547,7 @@ "text": "president elected by a 300-member College of Electors; election last held on 14 December 2024; next election in 2029; prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream Party) was formally inaugurated on 29 December 2024

2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10

2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2; note-resigned on January 29, 2024" + "text": "
2024: Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream Party) was formally inaugurated on 29 December 2024

2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10

2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2" } }, "Legislative branch": { diff --git a/middle-east/is.json b/middle-east/is.json index a11c15f3..8645a013 100644 --- a/middle-east/is.json +++ b/middle-east/is.json @@ -336,9 +336,6 @@ "text": "13.5% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "51.7% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -1075,7 +1072,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "92% (2022 est.)" + "text": "87% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/middle-east/le.json b/middle-east/le.json index 5278b416..833b9225 100644 --- a/middle-east/le.json +++ b/middle-east/le.json @@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "3.4% (2021) NA" + "text": "3.4% (2021)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "51.4% (2023 est.)" @@ -549,7 +549,7 @@ "text": "president indirectly elected by a qualified majority of two-thirds of Parliament members in the first round and if needed a two-thirds quorum of members by simple majority popular vote for a 6-year term (eligible for non-consecutive terms); last held on 9 January 2025 (next to be held in 2031); prime minister appointed by the president in consultation with the National Assembly" }, "election results": { - "text": "2025: Joseph AOUN elected president in second round; National Assembly vote - 99 of 128

2016: Michel AWN elected president in second round; National Assembly vote - Michel AWN (FPM) 83; the president elected in its 46th attempt on 31 October 2016" + "text": "
2025: Joseph AOUN elected president in second round; National Assembly vote - 99 of 128

2016: Michel AWN elected president in second round; National Assembly vote - Michel AWN (FPM) 83; the president elected in its 46th attempt on 31 October 2016" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1031,7 +1031,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "90% (2022 est.)" + "text": "84% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/middle-east/mu.json b/middle-east/mu.json index 65c0768a..d777892c 100644 --- a/middle-east/mu.json +++ b/middle-east/mu.json @@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet appointed by the monarch" }, - "note": "note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government" + "note": "note: the monarch is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { "legislature name": { @@ -1045,7 +1045,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "95% (2023 est.)" + "text": "95% (2024 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/middle-east/qa.json b/middle-east/qa.json index 1347dc84..e72d3eb1 100644 --- a/middle-east/qa.json +++ b/middle-east/qa.json @@ -1029,7 +1029,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "100% (2022 est.)" + "text": "100% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/middle-east/ym.json b/middle-east/ym.json index c630e1bd..bde2cdf3 100644 --- a/middle-east/ym.json +++ b/middle-east/ym.json @@ -522,7 +522,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "Chairperson, Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Muhammad al-ALIMI, Dr. (since 19 April 2022)" + "text": "Presidential Leadership Council Chairperson Dr. Rashad Muhammad al-ALIMI (since 19 April 2022)" }, "head of government": { "text": "Prime Minister Salim Salih BIN BURAYK (since 9 May 2025)" @@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ "text": "formerly, the president was directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 February 2012 (next election NA); vice president appointed by the president; prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "2012: Abd Rabuh Mansur HADI (GPC) elected consensus president" + "text": "
2012: Abd Rabuh Mansur HADI (GPC) elected consensus president" }, "note": "note: on 7 April 2022, President Abd Rabuh Mansur HADI announced his abdication, the dismissal of Vice President ALI MUHSIN al-Ahmar and the formation of a Presidential Leadership Council, an eight-member body chaired by former minister Rashad AL-ALIMI; on 19 April 2022, the Council was sworn in before Parliament and began assuming the responsibilities of the president and vice president and carrying out the political, security, and military duties of the government; in May 2025 Chairperson al-ALIMI made changes to his cabinet" }, @@ -1039,7 +1039,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "18% (2022 est.)" + "text": "14% (2020 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/north-america/bd.json b/north-america/bd.json index adef62c5..e533df7c 100644 --- a/north-america/bd.json +++ b/north-america/bd.json @@ -276,9 +276,6 @@ "text": "total: 0.1% of population (2020)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "47.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -553,8 +550,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "red, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (a white shield with a red lion standing on a green grassy field holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag; it was the shipwreck of the vessel, filled with English colonists originally bound for Virginia, that led to the settling of Bermuda", - "note": "note: the flag is unusual in that it is only British overseas territory that uses a red ensign, all others use blue" + "text": "red, with the UK flag in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms is a white shield with a red lion on a green field, holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609; it was the shipwreck that led to the settling of Bermuda", + "note": "note: Bermuda is the only British overseas territory that uses a red ensign on its flag; all others use blue" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "red lion" diff --git a/north-america/ca.json b/north-america/ca.json index 7b4fecf8..a395ad60 100644 --- a/north-america/ca.json +++ b/north-america/ca.json @@ -353,9 +353,6 @@ "text": "10.7% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "52.2% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -693,7 +690,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "two vertical bands of red (hoist and fly side, half width) with white square between them; an 11-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square; the maple leaf has long been a Canadian symbol" + "text": "two vertical bands of red (hoist and fly side, half-width) with white square between them; an 11-pointed red maple leaf, a national symbol, is centered in the white square" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "maple leaf, beaver; national colors: red, white" @@ -1142,7 +1139,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "94% (2022 est.)" + "text": "94% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/north-america/gl.json b/north-america/gl.json index f94a3cc2..5a98d86a 100644 --- a/north-america/gl.json +++ b/north-america/gl.json @@ -284,9 +284,6 @@ "text": "total: 0% of population (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "39.4% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -427,7 +424,7 @@ "text": "King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024), represented by High Commissioner Julie Praest WILCHE (since May 2022) (2024)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Mute B. EGEDE in caretaker status (since 12 March 2025)" + "text": "Prime Minister Jens-Frederik NIELSEN (since 28 March 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)" @@ -436,7 +433,7 @@ "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous

2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8%" + "text": "2025: Jens-Frederik NIELSEN (D) elected premier

2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous

2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8%" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -807,7 +804,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "69% (2017 est.)" + "text": "70% (2017 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/north-america/ip.json b/north-america/ip.json index 38df6d65..ded30b04 100644 --- a/north-america/ip.json +++ b/north-america/ip.json @@ -138,6 +138,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { }, "Military and Security": { diff --git a/north-america/us.json b/north-america/us.json index 1de6bb76..d062e5e3 100644 --- a/north-america/us.json +++ b/north-america/us.json @@ -1107,7 +1107,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "97% (2022 est.)" + "text": "93% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/oceans/oo.json b/oceans/oo.json index f67752ad..5a997deb 100644 --- a/oceans/oo.json +++ b/oceans/oo.json @@ -110,6 +110,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { "Transportation - note": { "text": "Drake Passage offers alternative to transit through the Panama Canal" diff --git a/oceans/xo.json b/oceans/xo.json index f2e0aa83..bfb49625 100644 --- a/oceans/xo.json +++ b/oceans/xo.json @@ -109,6 +109,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { }, "Military and Security": { diff --git a/oceans/xq.json b/oceans/xq.json index 623b55e5..ca10dc70 100644 --- a/oceans/xq.json +++ b/oceans/xq.json @@ -109,6 +109,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { "Transportation - note": { "text": "sparse network of air, ocean, river, and land routes; the Northwest Passage (North America) and Northern Sea Route (Eurasia) are important seasonal waterways" diff --git a/oceans/zh.json b/oceans/zh.json index a576a4b6..516635c4 100644 --- a/oceans/zh.json +++ b/oceans/zh.json @@ -109,6 +109,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { "Transportation - note": { "text": "Kiel Canal and Saint Lawrence Seaway are two important waterways; significant domestic commercial and recreational use of Intracoastal Waterway on central and south Atlantic seaboard and Gulf of America coast of US" diff --git a/oceans/zn.json b/oceans/zn.json index f3db829a..cc00a9e0 100644 --- a/oceans/zn.json +++ b/oceans/zn.json @@ -109,6 +109,8 @@ }, "Economy": { }, + "Communications": { + }, "Transportation": { }, "Military and Security": { diff --git a/south-america/ar.json b/south-america/ar.json index 386d96f7..91996ef9 100644 --- a/south-america/ar.json +++ b/south-america/ar.json @@ -348,7 +348,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "1.7% (2018/19)" + "text": "2% (2018/19)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "48.9% (2023 est.)" @@ -705,7 +705,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal horizontal bands of sky blue (top), white, and sky blue; centered in the white band is a radiant yellow sun with a human face (delineated in brown) known as the Sun of May; the colors represent the clear skies and snow of the Andes; the sun symbol commemorates the appearance of the sun through cloudy skies on 25 May 1810 during the first mass demonstration in favor of independence; the sun features are those of Inti, the Inca god of the sun" + "text": "three equal horizontal bands of sky blue (top), white, and sky blue; centered in the white band is a radiant yellow sun with a human face that is known as the Sun of May; the colors represent the clear skies and snow of the Andes; the sun symbol commemorates the appearance of the sun through cloudy skies on 25 May 1810 during the first mass demonstration in favor of independence; the sun features are those of Inti, the Inca god of the sun" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Sun of May (a sun-with-face symbol); national colors: sky blue, white" diff --git a/south-america/bl.json b/south-america/bl.json index 4685dfa5..3ab1103d 100644 --- a/south-america/bl.json +++ b/south-america/bl.json @@ -563,9 +563,9 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot one of 3 ways: candidate wins at least 50% of the vote, or at least 40% of the vote and 10% more than the next highest candidate; otherwise a second round is held and the winner determined by simple majority vote; president and vice president are elected by majority vote to serve a 5-year term; no term limits (changed from two-consecutive-term limit by Constitutional Court in late 2017); election last held on 18 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Luis Alberto ARCE Catacora elected president; percent of vote - Luis Alberto ARCE Catacora (MAS) 55.1%; Carlos Diego MESA Gisbert (CC) 28.8%; Luis Fernando CAMACHO Vaca (Creemos) 14%; other 2.1%

2019: Juan Evo MORALES Ayma reelected president; percent of vote - Juan Evo MORALES Ayma (MAS) 61%; Samuel DORIA MEDINA Arana (UN) 24.5%; Jorge QUIROGA Ramirez (POC) 9.1%; other 5.4%; note - MORALES resigned from office on 10 November 2019 over alleged election rigging; resignations of all his constitutionally designated successors followed, including the Vice President, President of the Senate, President of the Chamber of Deputies, and First Vice President of the Senate, leaving the Second Vice President of the Senate, Jeanine ANEZ Chavez, the highest-ranking official still in office; her appointment to the presidency was endorsed by Bolivia's Constitutional Court, and she served as interim president until the 8 November 2020 inauguration of Luis Alberto ARCE Catacora, who won the 18 October 2020 presidential election" + "text": "
2020: Luis Alberto ARCE Catacora elected president; percent of vote - Luis Alberto ARCE Catacora (MAS) 55.1%; Carlos Diego MESA Gisbert (CC) 28.8%; Luis Fernando CAMACHO Vaca (Creemos) 14%; other 2.1%

2019: Juan Evo MORALES Ayma reelected president; percent of vote - Juan Evo MORALES Ayma (MAS) 61%; Samuel DORIA MEDINA Arana (UN) 24.5%; Jorge QUIROGA Ramirez (POC) 9.1%; other 5.4%" }, - "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" + "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government

note: elections were held in successive years in 2019 and 2020 because Juan Evo MORALES resigned from office on 10 November 2019 over alleged election rigging; Jeanine ANEZ Chavez served as interim president until the 8 November 2020 inauguration of Luis Alberto ARCE Catacora, who won the 18 October 2020 presidential election" }, "Legislative branch": { "legislature name": { @@ -693,8 +693,8 @@ "note": "note: in September 2008, the Bolivian Government expelled the US Ambassador to Bolivia, Philip GOLDBERG, and both countries have yet to reinstate their ambassadors" }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and green with the coat of arms centered on the yellow band; red stands for bravery and the blood of national heroes, yellow for the nation's mineral resources, and green for the fertility of the land", - "note": "note: similar to the flag of Ghana, which has a large black five-pointed star centered in the yellow band; in 2009, a presidential decree made it mandatory for a so-called wiphala - a square, multi-colored flag representing the country's indigenous peoples - to be used alongside the traditional flag" + "text": "three equal horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and green, with the coat of arms centered on the yellow band; red stands for bravery and the blood of national heroes, yellow for the nation's mineral resources, and green for the land's fertility", + "note": "note: similar to the flag of Ghana, which has a large black five-pointed star centered in the yellow band; in 2009, a presidential decree made it mandatory for a wiphala -- a square, multi-colored flag representing the country's ethnic groups -- to be used alongside the traditional flag" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "llama, Andean condor, two national flowers: the cantuta and the patuju; national colors: red, yellow, green" @@ -1125,7 +1125,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "73% (2022 est.)" + "text": "70% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-america/br.json b/south-america/br.json index 2b00db48..1ba5cb88 100644 --- a/south-america/br.json +++ b/south-america/br.json @@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ } }, "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" + "text": "3.1% (2019)" }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "55.9% (2023 est.)" @@ -718,8 +718,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "green with a large yellow diamond in the center bearing a blue celestial globe with 27 white five-pointed stars; the globe has a white equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress); the current flag was inspired by the banner of the former Empire of Brazil (1822-1889); on the imperial flag, the green represented the House of Braganza of Pedro I, the first Emperor of Brazil, while the yellow stood for the Habsburg Family of his wife; on the modern flag the green represents the forests of the country and the yellow rhombus its mineral wealth (the diamond shape roughly mirrors that of the country); the blue circle and stars, which replaced the coat of arms of the original flag, depict the sky over Rio de Janeiro on the morning of 15 November 1889 - the day the Republic of Brazil was declared; the number of stars has changed with the creation of new states and has risen from an original 21 to the current 27 (one for each state and the Federal District)", - "note": "note: one of several flags where a prominent component of the design reflects the shape of the country; other such flags are those of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eritrea, and Vanuatu" + "text": "green with a large yellow diamond in the center, showing a blue celestial globe with 27 white five-pointed stars; the globe has a white equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress); the flag was inspired by the former Empire of Brazil's flag (1822-1889); the green represents the forests of the country, and the yellow its mineral wealth, with the diamond representing the country's shape; the blue circle and stars depict the sky over Rio de Janeiro on the morning of 15 November 1889, the day the Republic of Brazil was declared; the number of stars has risen with the creation of new states, from 21 to 27 (one for each state and the Federal District)", + "note": "note: one of four national flags that reflect the shape of the country in the flag design; the others are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eritrea, and Vanuatu" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Southern Cross constellation; national colors: green, yellow, blue" diff --git a/south-america/ci.json b/south-america/ci.json index 27a81f8d..a5dd1efa 100644 --- a/south-america/ci.json +++ b/south-america/ci.json @@ -340,9 +340,6 @@ "text": "26.8% (2020 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "0.5% (2014)" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "46.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -692,7 +689,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red; a blue square the same height as the white band at the hoist-side end of the white band; the square bears a white five-pointed star in the center representing a guide to progress and honor; blue symbolizes the sky, white is for the snow-covered Andes, and red represents the blood spilled to achieve independence", + "text": "two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red; a blue square the same height as the white band at the hoist-side end of the white band; the square bears a white five-pointed star in the center, representing a guide to progress and honor; blue stands for the sky, white for the snow-covered Andes, and red for the blood spilled to achieve independence", "note": "note: design influenced by the US flag" }, "National symbol(s)": { @@ -1125,7 +1122,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "94% (2023 est.)" + "text": "95% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-america/co.json b/south-america/co.json index 2f602092..5786f9a9 100644 --- a/south-america/co.json +++ b/south-america/co.json @@ -686,8 +686,8 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double-width), blue, and red; the flag retains the three main colors of the banner of Gran Colombia, the short-lived South American republic that broke up in 1830; various interpretations of the colors exist and include: yellow for the gold in Colombia's land, blue for the seas on its shores, and red for the blood spilled in attaining freedom; alternatively, the colors have been described as representing more elemental concepts such as sovereignty and justice (yellow), loyalty and vigilance (blue), and valor and generosity (red); or simply the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity", - "note": "note: similar to the flag of Ecuador, which is longer and bears the Ecuadorian coat of arms superimposed in the center" + "text": "three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double-width), blue, and red; various interpretations of the colors exist; one interpretation has yellow for the gold in Colombia's land, blue for the sea, and red for the blood spilled in attaining freedom; alternatively, the colors have been described as representing sovereignty and justice (yellow), loyalty and vigilance (blue), and valor and generosity (red); another interpretation has the colors standing for liberty, equality, and fraternity", + "note": "note: similar to the flag of Ecuador, which is longer and has the Ecuadorian coat of arms superimposed in the center" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Andean condor; national colors: yellow, blue, red" @@ -1126,7 +1126,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "73% (2022 est.)" + "text": "77% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-america/ns.json b/south-america/ns.json index a032d202..f40f36fc 100644 --- a/south-america/ns.json +++ b/south-america/ns.json @@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 13 July 2020 (next to be held in May 2025)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2020: Chandrikapersad \"Chan\" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA

2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA" + "text": "
2020: Chandrikapersad \"Chan\" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA

2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -1015,7 +1015,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "76% (2022 est.)" + "text": "78% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-america/uy.json b/south-america/uy.json index 408fad47..ae1d91ea 100644 --- a/south-america/uy.json +++ b/south-america/uy.json @@ -572,7 +572,7 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 27 October 2024 with a runoff on 24 November 2024 (next to be held on 28 October 2029 and a runoff, if needed, on 25 November 2029)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%

2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%

2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (PN) 43.4%" + "text": "
2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%

2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, @@ -1116,7 +1116,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "90% (2022 est.)" + "text": "90% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-america/ve.json b/south-america/ve.json index 4c29d0e5..f11516ab 100644 --- a/south-america/ve.json +++ b/south-america/ve.json @@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 6-year term (no term limits); election last held on 28 July 2024 (next to be held in 2030)" }, "election results": { - "text": "2024: official results disputed; Nicolas MADURO Moros was declared the winner by the MADURO-controlled National Electoral Council; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 52%, Edmundo GONZÁLEZ Urrutia (Independent) 43.2%, Luis Eduardo MARTÍNEZ (AD) 1.2%, other 3.6%

2018: Nicolas MADURO Moros reelected president; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 67.9%, Henri FALCON (AP) 20.9%, Javier BERTUCCI 10.8%

2013: Nicolas MADURO Moros elected president; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 50.6%, Henrique CAPRILES Radonski (PJ) 49.1%, other 0.3%" + "text": "
2024: official results disputed; Nicolas MADURO Moros was declared the winner by the MADURO-controlled National Electoral Council; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 52%, Edmundo GONZÁLEZ Urrutia (Independent) 43.2%, Luis Eduardo MARTÍNEZ (AD) 1.2%, other 3.6%

2018: Nicolas MADURO Moros reelected president; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 67.9%, Henri FALCON (AP) 20.9%, Javier BERTUCCI 10.8%" }, "note": "note 1: the president is both chief of state and head of government

note 2: the United States recognizes that Edmundo GONZÁLEZ won the most votes in the 28 July 2024 presidential election because of overwhelming evidence, including more than 80% of the tally sheets received directly from polling stations that indicated GONZÁLEZ received the most votes by an insurmountable margin" }, diff --git a/south-asia/af.json b/south-asia/af.json index 49fafd22..8f83e234 100644 --- a/south-asia/af.json +++ b/south-asia/af.json @@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other 2 bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side; below the mosque are Eastern Arabic numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning \"God is great\"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam", + "text": "three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side; below the mosque are Eastern Arabic numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right; in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed), below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning \"God is great\"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam", "note": "note 1: the United States has not recognized the Taliban or any other entity as the government of Afghanistan and, accordingly, continues to display the flag of Afghanistan as set forth in the country's constitution of 2004

note 2: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century -- 19 by one count -- than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them" }, "National symbol(s)": { @@ -978,7 +978,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "18% (2020 est.)" + "text": "18% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-asia/bg.json b/south-asia/bg.json index 0a318862..ca6e8c2e 100644 --- a/south-asia/bg.json +++ b/south-asia/bg.json @@ -631,7 +631,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "green field with a large red disk shifted slightly to the hoist side of center; the red disk represents the rising sun and the sacrifice to achieve independence; the green field symbolizes the lush vegetation of Bangladesh" + "text": "green field with a large red disk shifted slightly to the hoist side; the red disk represents the rising sun and the sacrifice to achieve independence; the green field symbolizes the lush vegetation of Bangladesh" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "Bengal tiger, water lily; national colors: green, red" diff --git a/south-asia/bt.json b/south-asia/bt.json index ad494ca9..a6f3f9bd 100644 --- a/south-asia/bt.json +++ b/south-asia/bt.json @@ -300,9 +300,6 @@ "text": "0 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)" } }, - "Children under the age of 5 years underweight": { - "text": "NA" - }, "Currently married women (ages 15-49)": { "text": "62.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -609,7 +606,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner; the upper triangle is yellow and the lower triangle is orange; centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the hoist side; the dragon, called the Druk (Thunder Dragon), is the emblem of the nation; its white color stands for purity and the jewels in its claws symbolize wealth; the background colors represent spiritual and secular powers within Bhutan: the orange is associated with Buddhism, while the yellow denotes the ruling dynasty" + "text": "divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner; the upper triangle is yellow and the lower triangle is orange; centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the hoist side; the dragon, called the Druk (Thunder Dragon), is the national emblem; its white color stands for purity, and the jewels in its claws symbolize wealth; the background colors represent spiritual and secular powers in Bhutan, with the orange standing for Buddhism and the yellow for the ruling dynasty" }, "National symbol(s)": { "text": "thunder dragon known as Druk Gyalpo; national colors: orange, yellow" @@ -982,7 +979,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "87% (2022 est.)" + "text": "88% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-asia/ce.json b/south-asia/ce.json index 623373d3..e06527c5 100644 --- a/south-asia/ce.json +++ b/south-asia/ce.json @@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ "text": "president directly elected by preferential majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 September 2024 (next to be held in 2029); prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE elected president; percent of vote after reallocation - Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (JVP) 55.9%, Sajith PREMADASA (SJB) 44.1%

2022: Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; Parliament vote - WICKREMESINGHE (UNP) 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUMA (SLPP) 82


 

" + "text": "
2024: Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE elected president; percent of vote after reallocation - Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (JVP) 55.9%, Sajith PREMADASA (SJB) 44.1%

2022: Ranil WICKREMESINGHE elected president by Parliament on 20 July 2022; Parliament vote - WICKREMESINGHE (UNP) 134, Dullas ALAHAPPERUMA (SLPP) 82" } }, "Legislative branch": { @@ -1047,7 +1047,7 @@ }, "Internet users": { "percent of population": { - "text": "50% (2022 est.)" + "text": "51% (2023 est.)" } }, "Broadband - fixed subscriptions": { diff --git a/south-asia/io.json b/south-asia/io.json index c033521b..4b721350 100644 --- a/south-asia/io.json +++ b/south-asia/io.json @@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ } }, "Flag description": { - "text": "white with six blue wavy horizontal stripes; the flag of the UK is in the upper hoist-side quadrant; the striped section bears a palm tree and yellow crown (the symbols of the territory) centered on the outer half of the flag; the wavy stripes represent the Indian Ocean; although not officially described, the six blue stripes may stand for the six main atolls of the archipelago" + "text": "white with six blue, wavy, horizontal stripes; the UK flag is in the upper hoist-side quadrant; the striped section has a palm tree and yellow crown (the symbols of the territory) centered on the outer half of the flag; the wavy stripes represent the Indian Ocean; although not officially described, the six blue stripes may stand for the six main atolls of the archipelago" }, "National anthem": { "text": "note: as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, \"God Save the King\" is official (see United Kingdom)"