between them *Congo, People Population: 114,562 (July 1993 est.) Population growth rate: 3% (1987) Imports: $1.2 billion (c.i.f., 1992 est.) commodities: machinery 22%, metals 16%, chemicals 14%, manufactured goods 16%, chemicals 12%, fuels and lubricants 2%, beverages and tobacco 10% partners: EC 53.2% (Germany 15.6%, UK 10.7%), EFTA 19.5% (Sweden 12.8%), US 5.9%, Japan 1.3%, Russia 2.8% (1992) Imports: $NA commodities: timber, fertilizers, fish partners: Japan 26%, US 15.8%, Singapore 15.7%, Taiwan 5.6%, Germany 4.2% External debt: $30 million (1992); US commitments, including Ex-Im (FY84-89), $60 million; Communist countries (1970-89), $588 million Currency: 1 pa'anga (T$) per US$1 - 274.06 (January 1993), 1.3600 (1992), 1.2836 (1991), 1.2799 (1990), 1.2618 (1989), 1.2752 (1988) Fiscal year: 1 April - 31 March *Canada, Communications Railroads: 543 km total; Finnish State Railways (NSB) operates 4,219 km (2,450 km electrified
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