Chromium, copper and borax are the major mineral export. Textile and clothing sector of the industry accounts for a third of total export revenue. Remittances from Turkish workers abroad also make an important contribution to economy. Seafood accounts for the tenth of export earnings. A third of the total merchandise export is petroleum and coal.
Tourism is the leading source of income.
Iron, petroleum, lignite and lead are the bases of the manufacturing industry, which produces machinery, metal and metal products. Its industry is based on the mineral resources. Manufacturers make fabricated metal products, machinery, chemicals, rubber and plastic products. One of the richest world countries. 0.72 7.5 8.5 Tourism is the largest source of income for both the Turkish and Greece controlled areas.