Economy

Natural Resouces: wolfram, tin, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, mineral oil, gas, coal, copper, rubies, jade, found mainly in the States

Major Crops: rice, sesamum, beans, peanuts, cotton, tobacco, fruit and vegetables, produced mainly in the Districts

Major Industries: processing of agricultural products

Local Industries: a wealth of handicrafts, including lacquerware, silver, hand-woven textiles, ceramics, etc.

Exports: largely raw materials, teak, other hardwood, dried beans and peas, fish products, rice, gems.

Imports: vehicles, machines.

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