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<strong>EEP</strong> STUDBOOK CROWNED PIGEONS<br />
Religion<br />
Christianity is the dominant religion, spread throughout the country by an influx of<br />
missionaries since the early days of exploration. There are many different denominations and<br />
missionaries still active (UBD, 1997).<br />
Education<br />
Education is not compulsory and enrolments in community schools for Papua New Guineas<br />
are poor. A large <strong>number</strong> of school-leavers do not complete their primary education. In the<br />
cities there are numerous international schools which cater to both expatriate and national<br />
children (UBD, 1997).<br />
Economy<br />
Subsistence agriculture remains the principal economic activity for about 80% of the Papua<br />
New Guineas, despite the increase in <strong>number</strong>s entering the cash economy. Since the 1970s,<br />
there has been a steady growth in development of primary export industries (TCSP, 1996).<br />
Gold, copper and oil are the major contributors to the country's economy. There are also over<br />
600 plantations producing coffee, copro, rubber, tea, and palm oil, which together with copper<br />
concentrate and timber constitute the main exports.<br />
Manufacturing and construction industries continue to develop, but at a slow pace. They<br />
remain of secondary importance to mining and agriculture as sources of income generation.<br />
High technology industries do not form part of the economy. Service industries have<br />
developed in all the major centers. The main business services of computing, consulting and<br />
financial services are generally provided by subsidiary companies from branches or overseas<br />
organizations. Inflation is approximately 7.5% (UBD, 1997).<br />
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