Natural resources: Petroleum and natural gas, iron ore, phosphates,
manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc.
Agriculture: Products--cotton, rice, onions, beans, citrus fruits,
wheat, corn, barley, sugar.
Industry: Types--food processing, textiles, chemicals, petrochemicals,
construction, light manufacturing, iron and steel products, aluminum,
cement, military equipment.
Trade (FY 2005): Exports--$14.3 billion: petroleum, clothing and textiles,
cotton, fruits and vegetables, manufactured goods.
Major markets--EU, U.S., Middle East, Japan.
Imports--$24.1 billion: machinery and transport equipment,
petroleum products, livestock, food and beverages, paper and wood products,
chemicals.
Major suppliers--EU, U.S., Japan.
