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Population below poverty line: 23.4% (January-June 2007) Definition: National estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008 See Also |
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