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Note 44 - Administration Costs - Average Number Of Employees By Geographical Area - Gender Of Employees (Details) - Employee | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Male |  |  |
Gender Of Average Employeees Line Items |  |  |
Average Number Of Employees | 60,730 | 62,738 | 57,841
Female |  |  |
Gender Of Average Employeees Line Items |  |  |
Average Number Of Employees | 71,774 | 73,939 | 66,355

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