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COMMUNICATIONS
Telephones - main lines in use:
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4,000 (1997)
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Telephones - mobile cellular:
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70 (1994)
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Telephone system:
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general assessment: NA
domestic: NA
international: NA
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Radio broadcast stations:
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AM 1, FM 2, shortwave 0 (1998)
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Radios:
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7,000 (1997)
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Television broadcast stations:
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1 (1997)
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Televisions:
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3,000 (1997)
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Internet country code:
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.ms
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs):
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17 (2000)
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Internet users:
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NA
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TRANSPORTATION
Railways:
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0 km (2003)
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Highways:
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total: 269 km
paved: 203 km
unpaved: 66 km (1995)
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Waterways:
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none
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Ports and harbors:
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Plymouth (abandoned), Little Bay (anchorages and ferry landing), Carr's Bay
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Merchant marine:
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none (2002 est.)
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Airports:
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none; only airport was destroyed by volcanic activity; a helicopter service to Antigua is used
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MILITARY
Military branches:
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no regular indigenous military forces; Police Force
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Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of the UK
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TRANSNATIONAL ISSUES
Disputes - international:
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none
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Illicit drugs:
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transshipment point for South American narcotics destined for the US and Europe
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