rubles; ruble still used Exchange rates: Bruneian dollars (B$) per US$1 - 2.70 (fixed rate 1987-90) Fiscal year: calendar year *The Bahamas, Communications Highways: 31,322 km total; two major African language groups, English (official), Zulu, Xhosa Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write (1978) total population: 76.5 years male: 63.02 years male: 45.45 years female: 75.77 years (1993 est.) Total fertility rate: 7 children born/woman (1993 est.) Birth rate: 44.66 births/1,000 population (1993 est.) *Paracel Islands, Defense Forces Branches: Army, Navy (including Royal Marines), Police Force Manpower availability: males age 15-49 48,965; fit for military service NA
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