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Figure 2.26 Gross foreign exchange revenue from the offshore sector.<br />

140 t Note: exchides ship owning co.s<br />

120 --<br />

g 100<br />

o<br />

ÜH<br />

80 -<br />

S<br />

Cn<br />

60<br />

M 40<br />

20 --<br />

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994<br />

Source: Central Bank of Cyprus.<br />

When offshore shipping companies are included as well, the contribution of the<br />

offshore sector to the balance of payments looks highly respectable compared with<br />

that of visible exports (Figure 2.27), so despite any discrepancy between<br />

registration and real economic activity in Cyprus, this appears to rëpresent a major<br />

success for planners and participants, to successfully diversify the Republic's<br />

economy away from over dependence on the potentially highly volatile tourist<br />

sector.<br />

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