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The World Factbook: 1987

By: Central Intelligence Agency

...extractive industries (chrome and oil) Shortages: spare parts, machinery and equipment, some food products and con- sumer goods Electric power: 1,840,... ...trative districts); 691 communes Legal system: based on French and Is- lamic law, with socialist principles; new constitution adopted by referendum No... ...e divisions: 18 provinces Legal system: formerly based on Portu- guese civil law system and customary law; being modified along socialist model Nation... ... ucts, timber, and cotton Imports: $1.4 billion (f.o.b., 1986 est.); capital equipment (machinery and electri- cal equipment), food, vehicles and spar... ...ependent territory Capital: The Valley Legal system: based on English common law; constitution came into effect on 1 April 1982 Branches: 11-member Ho... ...- sufficient in food Major industries: mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals Crude steel: 6.6 million metric ton... ... dominated by Nyerere; has considerable power over domestic policies and the enforcement of them Voting strength: (October 1985 national elections) cl...

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