Indian Ocean : five island countries

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OCLC:622813225
Otros Autores: Metz, Helen Chapin, 1928-
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Federal Research Division, Library of Congress, [1995]
Edición:3rd ed.
Colección:Area handbook series.
DA pam ; 550-154.
Materias:
Islands of the Indian Ocean.
Indien, Îles de l'océan.
Acceso en línea:LLMC Digital
Publicación relacionada:Print version: Indian Ocean.
Formato:

Documento de Gobierno Monograph Acceso en línea

Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Madagascar / Peter J. Schraeder. Country profile
  • Historical setting. Precolonial era, prior to 1894 ; Colonial era, 1894-1960 ; Independence, the first republic, and the military transition, 1960-75 ; The second republic, 1975-92 ; The third republic, 1993-
  • Physical environment. Topography ; Climate ; Flora and fauna
  • Society. Population and ethnicity ; Language ; Traditional beliefs and religion ; Social structure and family ; Public health
  • The economy. Government policy and intervention ; Structural adjustment ; National accounts and budget ; Balance of payments and debt ; Traditional agriculture ; Agricultural production ; Industrial development ; Foreign trade ; Transportation and telecommunications
  • Government and politics. Constitution and institutions of governance ; The Fokonolona and traditional governance ; Foreign relations.
  • Mauritius / Anthony Toth. Country profile
  • Historical setting. Early settlement ; Rise of the sugar economy ; British colonial rule ; Toward independence ; Independent Mauritius
  • Physical environment. Geography ; Climate
  • Society and culture. Population and demography ; Ethnicity, religion, and language ; Education ; Media ; Health and welfare ; Role of women
  • Economy. Agriculture and fishing ; Industry and commerce ; Banking ; Trade and balance of payments ; Tourism ; Labor ; Transportation and telecommunications ; Water and electricity ; Budget and public finance
  • Government and politics. Structure of government ; Politics of the Republic of Mauritius ; Foreign relations.
  • Comoros / Vincent Ercolano. Country profile
  • Historical setting. Early visitors and settlers ; French colonization ; The break with France ; The Soilih regime ; The Abdallah regime ; The issue of Mahoré
  • Physical environment
  • Society and culture. Population ; Society ; Status of women ; Religion and education ; Public health ; Media
  • Economy. Agriculture, livestock, and fishing ; Industry and infrastructure ; Transportation and telecommunications
  • Government and politics. Political dynamics ; Foreign affairs.
  • Seychelles / Jean R. Tartter. Country profile
  • Historical setting. Crown colony status, 1903 ; Steps toward independence, 1967-76 ; Coup by René supporters, 1977
  • Physical environment
  • Population. Ethnic groups ; Languages
  • Social organization. Class and social structure ; Status of women
  • Religion
  • Education
  • Health and welfare
  • The economy. Government role ; Budget ; Economic development ; Labor ; Agriculture ; Fisheries ; Oil ; Manufacturing ; Tourism ; Transportation and telecommunications ; Foreign trade
  • Government and politics. Governmental system, 1979-93 ; Return to a multiparty system ; Opposition movements and interest groups ; Information media ; Legal system and civil rights
  • Foreign relations.
  • Maldives / Karl E. Ryavec. Country profile
  • Historical setting
  • Physical environment. Physiography ; Climate
  • Society. Population ; Ethnic groups and language ; Social structure
  • Religion
  • Education
  • Health. Health condition ; Health care
  • Economy. Gross domestic product ; Fishing ; Tourism ; Currency and banking ; Budget ; Employment ; Transportation and telecommunications ; Trade ; Economic aid
  • Government and politics. Constitution ; Politics ; Foreign relations ; Media.
  • Strategic considerations / Thomas P. Ofcansky. Historical interest
  • Madagascar. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; The military and the government ; Forces armées populaires ; State security services ; Training and morale ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
  • Mauritius. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; Police agencies ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
  • Seychelles. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; Seychelles People's Defence Forces ; State security services ; Training and morale ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
  • Comoros. Security concerns ; The military and the government ; Armed forces ; State security services ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
  • Maldives. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; Penal system ; Human rights.

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