cloud of dust, the red cross is shifted to the aid of the crescent; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion) *Algeria, Economy Exchange rates: ngultrum (Nu) per US$1 - 2.8000 (December 1992), 2.4591 (1992), 2.2791 (1991), 2.0162 (1990), 1.9164 (1989), 1.5989 (1988), 1.5946 (1987) Fiscal year: calendar year *Lebanon, Communications Railroads: 1.6 km 1.435-meter gauge Highways: 69,942 km total; 6,230,000 km state-financed roads; 1,369,250 km federally-financed roads (including 71,825 km interstate limited access expressways, 45,257 km main highways, 128,775 km regional roads, 186,377 urban or village roads (local traffic); 220,000 km are canton, 1,057 km are government employees note: 45,000 people are bilingual Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write (1971)
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