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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1 SECTION I: PHYSICAL FEATURES AND FACILITIES ................................................... 3 TABLE 1. TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, 2004 ................................................. 5 A. Highways ......................................................................... 5 B. Mass Transit Facilities ............................................................... 5 C. Railroads ......................................................................... 5 D. Airports ........................................................................... 5 TABLE 2. PUBLIC UTILITIES, 2004 ............................................................. 6 A. Electricity.......................................................................... 6 B. Gas .............................................................................. 6 C. Water ............................................................................ 6 D. Sewerage Facilities ................................................................