In recent years international trading partners have increased to such a degree that importers and exporters are continually expanding their links to new territories around the world. In our continuing efforts to enhance our service to our customers, AIB Treasury Services can now offer you a direct link into the 'World FactBook 2001'. The Factbook is a comprehensive resource of facts and statistics on more than 250 countries. Simply click on your country of interest and you will retrieve comprehensive statistical information on specific or future trading partners.

The link is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency Internet resource.

(http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html)

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