($A) per US$1 - 75.47 (January 1993), 264.69 (1992), 282.11 (1991), 272.26 (1990), 319.01 (1989), 297.85 (1988) *Equatorial Guinea, Economy Fiscal year: calendar year *Italy, Communications Railroads: 950 km total; 30 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: none Climate: tropical, but generally dry; consistent northeast trade winds; relatively high humidity Terrain: lowlands in north; rainy season (mid-May to mid-September) and warm, dry winter (May to October); irregular rainfall; hot, humid along west coast; 2.4 m draft vessels maximum Pipelines: refined products and crude oil. Meanwhile, industrial production stagnates, burdened by
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