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Page 219 - II which the United States would possess and exercise if it were the sovereign of the territory within which said lands and waters are located to the entire exclusion of the exercise by the Republic of Panama of any such sovereign rights, power or authority.
Page 240 - Organization (WMO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD...
Page iii - Foreign Area Studies (FAS) of The American University, designed to be useful to military and other personnel who need a convenient compilation of basic facts about the social, economic, political and military institutions and practices of various countries. The emphasis is on objective description of the nation's present society and the kinds of possible or probable change that might be expected in the future.
Page 176 - The Republic of Panama further grants to the United States in perpetuity the use, occupation, and control...
Page 176 - The Government of the United States of America may intervene in any part of the Republic of Panama to reestablish public peace and constitutional order in the event of their being disturbed...
Page iii - FAS and do not represent the official view of the United States Government. An effort has been made to make the handbook as comprehensive as possible. It can be expected, however, that the material, interpretations, and conclusions are subject to modification in the light of new information and developments. Such corrections, additions and suggestions for factual, interpretative or other change as readers may have will be welcomed for use in future revisions. Comments may be addressed to: The Director...
Page 299 - Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Construction Electricity, gas, water and sanitary services Commerce Transport, storage and communication Services Activities not adequately described...
Page 240 - Union (UPU) ; the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ; the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) ; the...
Page iii - ... institutions and practices of various countries. The emphasis is on objective description of the nation's present society and the kinds of possible or probable changes that might be expected in the future. The handbook seeks to present as full and as balanced an integrated exposition as limitations on space and research time permit. It was compiled from information available in openly published material. An extensive bibliography is provided to permit recourse to other published sources for more...
Page ix - Also a member of the Organization of American States; the United Nations and its specialized agencies, the International Monetary Fund ; the Inter- American Development Bank ; the Latin American Free Trade Association; and the Andean Common Market.