<hdr>The World Factbook 1994: Pitcairn Islands<nl>Economy</hdr><body>
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<item><hi format=bold>Overview:</hi> The inhabitants exist on fishing and subsistence farming. The fertile soil of the valleys produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including citrus, sugar cane, watermelons, bananas, yams, and beans. Bartering is an important part of the economy. The major sources of revenue are the sale of postage stamps to collectors and the sale of handicrafts to passing ships.
<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
<item><hi format=bold>Agriculture:</hi> based on subsistence fishing and farming; wide variety of fruits and vegetables grown; must import grain products
<item><hi format=bold>Economic aid:</hi>
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<item>• <hi format=ital>recipient:</hi> ODA bilateral commitments (1992-93), $84,000
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<item><hi format=bold>Currency:</hi> 1 New Zealand dollar (NZ$)=100 cents