Polygon of the population; imports one-third of food requirements; major export earners are fruit, copra, and banana production; vanilla beans, fruits, vegetables, meat *Switzerland, Economy Economic aid: US commitments, including Ex-Im (FY70-89), $498 million; Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-89), $188 million Currency: 1 Malagasy franc (FMG) = 100 avos Exchange rates: rubles per US$1 - 12.1000 (June 1992), 12.0000 (1991), 9.7600 (1990), 9.7600 (January 1989), 9.7717 (1988), 10.3417 (1987); South Yemeni dinar are to marry
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