<text id=94CT0947><title>Micronesia, Federated States of—Economy</title>
<article><source>CIA Factbook</source>
<hdr>The World Factbook 1994: Micronesia, Federated States of<nl>Economy</hdr><body>
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<item><hi format=bold>Overview:</hi> Economic activity consists primarily of subsistence farming and fishing. The islands have few mineral deposits worth exploiting, except for high-grade phosphate. The potential for a tourist industry exists, but the remoteness of the location and a lack of adequate facilities hinder development. Financial assistance from the US is the primary source of revenue, with the US pledged to spend $1 billion in the islands in the l990s. Geographical isolation and a poorly developed infrastructure are major impediments to long-term growth.
<item><hi format=bold>National product:</hi> GNP—purchasing power equivalent—$150 million (1989 est.)
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<item>• <hi format=ital>note:</hi> GNP numbers reflect US spending
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<item><hi format=bold>National product real growth rate:</hi> NA%
<item><hi format=bold>National product per capita:</hi> $1,500 (1989 est.)
<item>• <hi format=ital>production:</hi> 40 million kWh
<item>• <hi format=ital>consumption per capita:</hi> 380 kWh (1990)
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<item><hi format=bold>Industries:</hi> tourism, construction, fish processing, craft items from shell, wood, and pearls
<item><hi format=bold>Agriculture:</hi> mainly a subsistence economy; black pepper; tropical fruits and vegetables, coconuts, cassava, sweet potatoes, pigs, chickens
<item><hi format=bold>Economic aid:</hi>
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<item>• <hi format=ital>recipient:</hi> under terms of the Compact of Free Association, the US will provide $1.3 billion in grant aid during the period 1986-2001
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<item><hi format=bold>Currency:</hi> 1 United States dollar (US$)=100 cents
<item><hi format=bold>Exchange rates:</hi> US currency is used
<item><hi format=bold>Fiscal year:</hi> 1 October–30 September