Liberia Facts Info Stuff (LR):

1. Sweden Category: Economy - Economy - overview: Aided by peace and neutrality for the whole of the 20th century, Sweden has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits. It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a skilled labor force. Timber, hydropower, and iron ore constitute the resource base of an economy heavily oriented toward foreign trade. Privately owned firms account for about 90% of industrial output, of which the engineering sector accounts for 50% of output and exports. Agriculture accounts for only 1% of GDP and 2% of employment. Sweden is in the midst of a sustained economic upswing, boosted by increased domestic demand and strong exports. This and robust finances have offered the center-right government considerable scope to implement its reform program aimed at increasing employment, reducing welfare dependence, and streamlining the state's role in the economy. The govenment plans to sell billion in state assets during the next three years to further stimulate growth and raise revenue to pay down the federal debt. In September 2003, Swedish voters turned down entry into the euro system concerned about the impact on the economy and sovereignty.


2. Iceland Category: Economy - Current account balance: -.257 billion (2008 estimate)


3. Somalia Category: Transportation - Merchant marine: total: 1; by type: cargo 1; foreign-owned: 1 (UAE 1) (2008)


4. Montserrat Category: Communications - Internet hosts: 409 (2008)


5. Mexico Category: Military - Manpower available for military service: males age 16-49: 27,774,688; females age 16-49: 29,376,791 (2008 estimate)