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Explanatory Notes
The following symbols are used in tables in the Review:
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Three dots indicate that data are not available or are not separately reported. |
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A dash indicates that the amount is nil or negligible. |
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A blank space in a table means that the item in question is not applicable. |
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A minus sign indicates a deficit or decrease, unless otherwise specifi ed. |
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A point is used to indicate decimals |
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A slash indicates a crop year or fiscal year; e.g., 2006/2007. |
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Use of a hyphen between years (e.g., 2006-2007) indicates reference to the complete period considered, including the beginning and end years. |
The word "tons" means metric tons and the word "dollars" means United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. References to annual rates of growth or variation signify compound annual rates. Individual fi gures and percentages in tables do not necessarily add up to the corresponding totals because of rounding.
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