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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Schedule of Joint Ventures) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2022 | [1]
GolfPark Plaza, S.A. [Member] |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Percentage Ownership | 50.00%
Price Plaza Alajuela PPA, S.A. [Member] |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Percentage Ownership | 50.00%
[1] | Joint venture interests are recorded as investment in unconsolidated affiliates on the consolidated balance sheets.

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