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Economic overview Martinique, in 17 editions.

The entry for Martinique published Economic overview in 17 editions of 17, from 1990 to 2006. The text changed in 12 editions. Each is shown as published. Economic overview in every entry.

editions changed the text
12
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2006

Published as “Overview” (1990 to 1995), “Economic overview” (1996), “Economy - overview” (1997 to 2006), “Economy-overview” (1998) and “Economy--overview” (1999).

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2006 edition

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The same text in 4 editions, 2003 to 2006.

Published as “Economy - overview”

The economy is based on sugarcane, bananas, tourism, and light industry. Agriculture accounts for about 6% of GDP and the small industrial sector for 11%. Sugar production has declined, with most of the sugarcane now used for the production of rum. Banana exports are increasing, going mostly to France. The bulk of meat, vegetable, and grain requirements must be imported, contributing to a chronic trade deficit that requires large annual transfers of aid from France. Tourism, which employs more than 11,000 people, has become more important than agricultural exports as a source of foreign exchange.

The economy is based on sugarcane, bananas, tourism, and light industry. Agriculture accounts for about 6% of GDP and the small industrial sector for 11%. Sugar production has declined, with most of the sugarcane now used for the production of rum. Banana exports are increasing, going mostly to France. The bulk of meat, vegetable, and grain requirements must be imported, contributing to a chronic trade deficit that requires large annual transfers of aid from France. Tourism, which employs more than 11,000 people, has become more important than agricultural exports as a source of foreign exchange. The majority of the work force is employed in the service sector and in administration.

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Martinique: Economic overview.” The World Factbook, 1990–2006 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/martinique/economic-overview.

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