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Public debt: 68.1% of GDP (2008 est.)
Definition: This entry records the cumulative total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009 See AlsoEquivalent Data From the International Monetary FundVariable: General government gross debt Note: General government gross debt refers to recognized financial liabilities of the general government that are serviced through interest and/or principal payments. Examples are debt securities issued (such as bills and bonds), loans obtained, and other accounts payable. Guaranteed debt is excluded from government gross debt until called. Units: Percent of GDP Country-specific Note: See notes for: Gross domestic product, current prices (National currency) General government gross debt (National currency). Source: International Monetary Fund - 2009 World Economic Outlook
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