(1989 est.) Environment: occasional cyclones, tornados; deforestation; soil damage from overuse of pesticides; periodic droughts Note: Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano *Guadeloupe, People Population: 71,787,608 (July 1993 est.) Population growth rate: 0.64% (1993 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 82% male: 81% female: 65% Labor force: 463,900 by occupation: agriculture 20%, other 16% Religions: Muslim 80% (predominantly
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