Area:
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567 000 sq.km
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Climate:
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South-western part arid (Kalahari desert); rest semi-arid with some rains in Dec.-Feb.
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Population:
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1.55 million (1998 estimate); G.N.P. per caput: US$ 3 020 (1995)
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Specific characteristics of the country:
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east; swamps in the northern parts; desert in the west
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Logistics:
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Imports through South Africa
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Major foodcrops:
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Sorghum, pulses, vegetables
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Marketing year:
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April/March; Lean season: January/March
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Share of cereals in total calorie intake:
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55 percent
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The rainy season has so far been favourable to crops. However, more rains are needed. Pastures have recovered substantially, which should improve the quality of livestock.
The national food supply situation is generally satisfactory as domestic cereal availability and planned imports should adequately cover current needs.
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Wheat
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Rice
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Coarse grains
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Total
| |
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Normal Production
|
1
|
-
|
59
|
60
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Normal Imports
|
60
|
8
|
116
|
184
|
of which: Structural food aid
|
-
|
-
|
20
|
20
|
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1998/99 Domestic Availability
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
9
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1998 Production (rice in paddy terms)
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-
|
-
|
9
|
9
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1998 Production (rice in milled terms)
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
9
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Possible stock drawdown
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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1998/99 Utilization
|
66
|
-
|
199
|
265
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Food Use
|
66
|
-
|
195
|
261
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of which: local purchase requirement
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Non-food use
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
4
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Exports or Re-exports
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Possible stock build up
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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1998/99 Import Requirement
|
66
|
-
|
190
|
256
|
Anticipated commercial imports
|
66
|
-
|
190
|
256
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Food aid needs
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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Current Aid Position
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Food aid pledges
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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of which: Delivered
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Donor-financed purchases
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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of which: for local use
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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for export
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year)
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43
|
-
|
126
|
168
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Indexes
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1998 production as % of normal:
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15
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1998/99 import requirement as % of normal:
|
139
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1998/99 food aid requirement as % of normal:
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-
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