The RMI is classified by the United Nations as a Small Island Developing State . The economy remains relatively small, with an estimated current-dollar Gross Domestic Product of  about US$100 million as of 2003. The economy relies heavily on RMI Government and US military expenditure and employment, but has seen some growth in commercial and small-scale fisheries, mariculture/aquaculture, agriculture, traditional crafts manufacturing (handicrafts), and tourism.