On its way from Britain to Asia, FLAG landed on Egypt's Mediterranean coast and proceeded in two separate strands to the Suez Canal and out to the Red Sea. For this terrestrial portion of the dig, FLAG partnered with a local firm, ARENTO (Arab Republic of Egypt National Telecommunications Organization). ARENTO in turn hired a Middle Eastern firm, Consolidated Contractors, which hired locals to complete the actual dig. The legal minimum wage in Egypt was $28 per month in 1999. Photo: Alex Tehrani return to map Interactive Atlas - Compare the world's haves and have-nots. Info-Graphic - Ways of balancing profit and principle in the global marketplace. Photo Essay - Argentina: from economic meltdown to political crisis Interactive Challenge - Test your knowledge of WTO-era China. Economic Survey - Size up China's economic muscle. Debate - What does the WTO mean for China?

© 2002-2007 Educational Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved. [an error occurred while processing this directive]