United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Marshall Islands (2004)
“ The tourist industry, now a small source of foreign exchange employing less than 10% of the labor force, remains the best hope for future added income. The islands have few natural resources, and imports far exceed exports. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Marshall Islands (2004)
“ Government downsizing, drought, a drop in construction, the decline in tourism and foreign investment due to the Asian financial difficulties, and less income from the renewal of fishing vessel licenses have held GDP growth to an average of 1% over the past decade. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Marshall Islands (2004)
“ Telephones - mobile cellular: 600 (2002) Telephone system: general assessment: digital switching equipment; modern services include telex, cellular, internet, international calling, caller ID, and leased data circuitsdomestic: Majuro Atoll and Ebeye and Kwajalein islands have regular, seven-digit, direct-dial telephones; other islands interconnected by shortwave radiotelephone (used mostly for government purposes) international: country code - 692; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Pacific Ocean) ”
