Maize, potatoes, soybeans, sweet potatoes and fruit are also important. The raising of livestock specifically pigs and cattle are of importance. Forestry and fisheries are also important. Natural resources such as anthracite coal, tungsten, some iron ore, and various types of non-metallic minerals. The telephone network is good, reaching all areas of the country.
Postal services are well established.
All post should be sent via airmail. The metric system is utilised. General Taxi and bus services are available. The traditional religion is Buddhism. Religious practice is free from political or social discrimination.