tolar (SIT) = 100 piasters Exchange rates: rand (R) per US$1 - 26.156 (January 1993), 1.3471 (1992), 1.2961 (1991), 1.2809 (1990), 1.2637 (1989), 1.2799 (1988) Fiscal year: calendar year *Nicaragua, Communications Railroads: 5,110 km total; 1,300 km paved, some stone-, coral-, or laterite-surfaced roads Ports: George Town, Cayman Brac Merchant marine: 22 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 117,247 GRT/183,607 DWT; includes 2 cargo, 1 refrigerated cargo, 4 refrigerated cargo Airports: total: 1 useable: 1 with runways 2,440-3,659 m: 20 Telecommunications: extensive modern system; 2,650,000 telephones (12,000 public telephones); microwave widely used; broadcast stations - 3 AM, 3 FM, 3 TV; 3 submarine cables; 5 satellite ground stations - 96 AM, 4 FM, 1 TV *Christmas Island, People Population:
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