There are significant mineral reserves such as tin, tungsten, rare earth elements, coal, gold, antimony, lead and uranium. The leading industrial sectors are electric power generation, non-ferrous metallurgy and mining. The cultivation of fruits, vegetables, cereal, grains, and production of tobacco, cotton and wool are the leading agricultural activities. The country imports wheat, rice and animal feeds. Most of the arable land is devoted to pasturage for livestock and to growing hay.
Livestock consists of sheep, goats, cattle, horses and yaks.
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