<hdr>The World Factbook 1994: Christmas Island<nl>Economy</hdr><body>
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<item><hi format=bold>Overview:</hi> Phosphate mining had been the only significant economic activity, but in December 1987 the Australian Government closed the mine as no longer economically viable. Plans have been under way to reopen the mine and also to build a casino and hotel to develop tourism.
<item><hi format=bold>National product:</hi> GDP $NA
<item><hi format=bold>National product real growth rate:</hi> NA%
<item><hi format=bold>National product per capita:</hi> $NA