statistical yearbook of the netherlands antilles 2009 - Cbs
statistical yearbook of the netherlands antilles 2009 - Cbs
statistical yearbook of the netherlands antilles 2009 - Cbs
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Preface<br />
The Statistical Yearbook <strong>of</strong>fers a source <strong>of</strong> information for everyone who wishes to be<br />
informed about various topics regarding <strong>the</strong> social and economic situation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> different<br />
islands <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands Antilles.<br />
More than ever <strong>the</strong> Central Bureau <strong>of</strong> Statistics realizes <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> <strong>statistical</strong> data as<br />
an instrument for research, analysis and policy making.<br />
We want to thank all contributors for providing us every time with <strong>the</strong> necessary figures for<br />
updating this publication.<br />
On <strong>the</strong> website <strong>of</strong> CBS (www.cbs.an) you can find more information and statistics.<br />
This issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Statistical Yearbook contains data collected up to December, 2008.<br />
Drs. F. Vierbergen<br />
Director<br />
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