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Economy

Fishing and farming are the main occupations. Citrus fruit, grapes, olives, wheat, figs, vegetables, and almonds are grown, and fruit, wine, olive oil, and pigs are exported. Marble, copper, and lead are the chief minerals mined. The leading industries are the manufacture of shoes and maiolica pottery. Mass tourism makes a major contribution to the region’s economy and the islands are well-known resort areas, attracting more than 4 million international visitors each year.