Natural Resources
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More than half of Tunisia is covered by pastoral land forests that are used for agriculture, supporting such crops as olives, dates, oranges, almonds, grain, sugar beets, wine grapes, poultry, beef, and dairy. Its main profits, however, are derived from industries such as the mining of phosphates and iron ore. The petroleum and textile industries of Tunisia are also significant. The naturally occurring resources are as follows:
- Crude Oil
- Natural Gas
- Phosphates
- Zinc
- Lead
- Iron ore
- Arable Land (used to grow):
- Olives (30%) – used to make and export olive oil
- Fishing (Mediterranean)
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