United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Martinique (2004)
“ 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. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Martinique (2004)
“ 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. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Martinique (2004)
“ NA Legislative branch: unicameral General Council or Conseil General (45 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve six-year terms) and a unicameral Regional Assembly or Conseil Regional (41 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve six-year terms) elections: General Council - last held NA March 2000 (next to be held NA 2006) ”
