International relations Flashcards
former Minister of Public
Security
Jose Raul Mulino (won the presidential elec in panama)
Canal crucial for linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, significantly impacts global
maritime trade and plays a pivotal role in Panama’s economy.
panama canal
What is the currency used in Panama?
Balboa
When was the Panama Canal transferred to Panamanian
ownership from the United States?
1999
How many members comprise the National Assembly of
Panama?
71
the panama canal opened in
1914 (spans 50 miles across the isthumus of panama)
Where was Vladimir Putin born?
Leningrad
Which treaty concerning nuclear arms is set to expire in 2026
and is currently under discussion for renewal or renegotiation?
new START
Who held the position of President of Russia from 2008
to 2012?
Dmitry Medvedev
when and who formally adopted its first
comprehensive law aimed at combating violence against women across27 member states
the EU on May 7th
In what year was the Convention on the Elimination of
All Forms of Discrimination Against Women adopted?
1979
What is the minimum maximum penalty that must be
imposed for female genital mutilation across all EU
member states under the new law?
5 yrs
Which treaty established the European Union in 1993?
Maastricht Treaty
How many official languages are used by the European Union?
24
In what year did Palestine first deliver its application
for UN membership?
2011
