United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Vanuatu (2004)
“ This South Pacific island economy is based primarily on small-scale agriculture, which provides a living for 65% of the population. Fishing, offshore financial services, and tourism, with about 50,000 visitors in 1997, are other mainstays of the economy. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Vanuatu (2004)
“ In mid-2002 the government stepped up efforts to boost tourism. Agriculture, especially livestock farming, is a second target for growth. Australia and New Zealand are the main suppliers of tourists and foreign aid. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Vanuatu (2004)
“ A small light industry sector caters to the local market. Tax revenues come mainly from import duties. Economic development is hindered by dependence on relatively few commodity exports, vulnerability to natural disasters, and long distances from main markets and between constituent islands. ”
