October 1998

Population: 4.67 million
Size: Similar to England
Currency: Som
GDP 1997: 5.5% (real growth)
Inflation: 1997: 14% 1996: 34%
Exchange Rate: US$1 = 20.76 Som (9/98)

U.S. Exports 1997: $28m 1996: $47 m
Best Prospects for Investment: Mining, Transportation, Agribusiness, Tourism, High Technology

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