An Export processing zone or EPZ eases tax and labor restrictions and their primary purpose is to generate export revenues in poor developing countries. EPZs are largely identical with free trade zones. A tax is a charge or other levy imposed on an individual or a legal entity by a state or a functional equivalent of a state (e. ... A developing country is a country with low average income compared to the world average. ... A free trade zone (FTZ) or export processing zone is one or more areas of a country where tariffs and quotas are eliminated and bureaucratic requirements are lowered in order to attract companies by raising the incentives for doing business there. ...

In 2002 there were 43 million people working in about 3000 EPZs spanning 116 countries producing clothes, shoes, sneakers, electronics, and toys. The basic objectives of EPZs are to enhance foreign exchange earnings, develop export-oriented industries and to generate employment opportunities. For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... This article describes a type of political entity. ... (See also List of types of clothing) Introduction Humans often wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments or attire) on the body (for the alternative, see nudity). ... Womens shoes on display in a shop window, July 2005 A shoe is an item of footwear. ... Sneakers Sneakers are footwear of flexible material, typically featuring a sole made of rubber. ... Teddy bear A toy is something to play with, for children, adults or both, or pets. ...

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