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Economy

Although Kosovo has important deposits of lead and zinc, as well as significant deposits of lignite, chromites, and magnesite, the province has long been one of the poorest regions in Europe. Major crops of Kosovo include grains (maize, wheat, and barley), potatoes, plums, grapes, and tobacco, and timber is an important product. There are also horticulture and viticulture industries. Cattle and sheep are raised in Kosovo's highlands. Principal manufactures include cement and sulphuric acid. The Deutschmark replaced the Yugoslav dinar as the province’s currency in 1999. On January 1, 2001, Kosovo adopted the Euro; as at early 2007, 0.77 Euros equalled US$1.