Ambassadors from Finland > Current Finnish Ambassadors > Ambassador
Maija Lähteenmäki
Riitta Resch
DEFINITION:
SOURCE:
Wikipedia: List of Ambassadors from Finland
Capital city
Andorra la Vella
Manila
DEFINITION:
The location of the seat of government .
SOURCE:
All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Copyright > Reference
Art. 18,
s. 213,
DEFINITION:
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Wikipedia: List of countries' copyright length
Diplomatic representation in the US > FAX
[1] (212) 750-6630
[1] (202) 467-9417
DEFINITION:
This entry includes the chief of mission , chancery , telephone , FAX , consulate general locations, and consulate locations.
SOURCE:
All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Foreign relations > Croatia > Date of Establishment
April 28, 1995
February 25, 1993
DEFINITION:
SOURCE:
Wikipedia: Foreign relations of Croatia
Independence Day > Date
March 14
June 12
DEFINITION:
SOURCE:
Wikipedia: Independence Day
Legal system
based on French and Spanish civil codes; no judicial review of legislative acts; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
based on Spanish and Anglo-American law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations
DEFINITION:
A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
SOURCE:
CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011
National anthem > lyrics or music
Joan BENLLOCH i VIVO/Enric Marfany BONS
Jose PALMA (revised by Felipe PADILLA de Leon)/Julian FELIPE
SOURCE:
CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011
National anthem > name
"El Gran Carlemany" (The Great Charlemagne)
"Lupang Hinirang" (Chosen Land)
SOURCE:
CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011
National anthem > note
adopted 1921; the anthem provides a brief history of Andorra in a first person narrative
music adopted 1898, original Spanish lyrics adopted 1899, Filipino (Tagalog) lyrics adopted 1956; although the original lyrics were written in Spanish, later English and Filipino versions were created; today, only the Filipino version is used
SOURCE:
CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011
Parliamentary seats > Female
7%
12%
SOURCE:
United Nations World Statistics Pocketbook and Statistical Yearbook
Ranked 91st.
Ranked 46th. 71% more than Andorra
political parties > Multi party
•
•
DEFINITION:
SOURCE:
Wikipedia: List of political parties
Political pressure groups and leaders
NA
ABONO [Robert ESTRELLA]; AKBAYAN [Walden BELLO]; An Waray [Florencio NOEL]; Anak Mindanao [Mujiv HATAMIN]; ANAKPAWIS [Rafael MARIANO]; ARC [Narciso SANTIAGO III]; Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (APEC) [Ponciano PAYUYO]; A TEACHER [Mariano PIAMONTE]; BAGON HENERASYON [Bernadette HERRERA-DY]; Bayan Muna [Teodoro CASINO, Jr.]; Black and White Movement [Vicente ROMANO]; BUHAY [Rene VELARDE]; BUTIL [Leonila CHAVEZ]; CIBAC [Cinchoa CRUZ-GONZALES]; COOP-NATCO [Jose PING-AY]; GABRIELA [Luzviminda ILAGAN]; KABATAAN [Raymon PALATINO]; Kilosbayan [Jovito SALONGA]; YACAP [Carol LOPEZ]
DEFINITION:
Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
SOURCE:
CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011
Status
democracy
democracy
DEFINITION:
Democracy : state in which democratic structures provide for an alternance of power Pseudo-Democracy: state in which there are democratic structures but without a real chance for an alternance of power Transition State : a state with a transitional structure Absolute Monarchy : a one-party state, or a state governed by an absolute monarchy or dictatorship.
SOURCE:
electionworld.org
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
none
Philippines claims sovereignty over certain of the Spratly Islands, known locally as the Kalayaan (Freedom) Islands, also claimed by China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam; the 2002 "Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea," has eased tensions in the Spratly Islands but falls short of a legally binding "code of conduct" desired by several of the disputants; in March 2005, the national oil companies of China, the Philippines, and Vietnam signed a joint accord to conduct marine seismic activities in the Spratly Islands; Philippines retains a dormant claim to Malaysia's Sabah State in northern Borneo based on the Sultanate of Sulu's granting the Philippines Government power of attorney to pursue a sovereignty claim on his behalf; maritime delimitation negotiations continue with Palau
DEFINITION:
This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.
SOURCE:
All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Trademarks, nonresidents
539
5,253
DEFINITION:
Trademark applications filed are applications for registration of a trademark with a national or regional trademark office. Trademarks are distinctive signs that identify goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. Trademarks protect owners of the mark by ensuring exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services or to authorize its use in return for payment.
SOURCE:
World Development Indicators database
Ranked 43rd in 2004.
Ranked 11th in 2004. 9 times more than Andorra
Trademarks, nonresidents (per capita)
8.2
per 1,000 people
0.1
per 1,000 people
DEFINITION:
Trademark applications filed are applications for registration of a trademark with a national or regional trademark office. Trademarks are distinctive signs that identify goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. Trademarks protect owners of the mark by ensuring exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services or to authorize its use in return for payment. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
SOURCE:
World Development Indicators database
Ranked 1st in 2004. 127 times more than Philippines
Ranked 40th in 2004.
Trademarks, residents
202
6,861
DEFINITION:
Trademark applications filed are applications for registration of a trademark with a national or regional trademark office. Trademarks are distinctive signs that identify goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. Trademarks protect owners of the mark by ensuring exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services or to authorize its use in return for payment.
SOURCE:
World Development Indicators database
Ranked 48th in 2004.
Ranked 20th in 2004. 33 times more than Andorra
United Nations mission
See France and Spain
http://www.un.int/philippines/
DEFINITION:
United Missions mission or approximate website
SOURCE:
Wisconsin High School Model United Nations
UN membership date
28 Jul. 1993
24 Oct. 1945
DEFINITION:
Date of United Nations Membership
SOURCE:
United Nations World Statistics Pocketbook and Statistical Yearbook
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