The Greek Economy

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of the widespread consumption of fish products within Greece. However in
recent years thousands of tons of fish are exported each year, due to the ever
increasing development of fish farms in the country. In the late 80's the annual
catch totalled 135000 tons, from which 80% was consumed within Greece. Sponges
are the main marine product exported.

Mining

Mining is of little importance to the Greek economy. We should mention though
the annual output of minerals in tons: bauxite 2.3 million, iron ore 1.3 million
and magnesite 884400. Also, about 279200 cu m of marble were quarried. Petroleum,
salt, chromium, silver, zinc were also produced.

Manufacturing

Approximately one fifth of the Greek workforce is engaged in manufacturing,
which contributes 18% of the annual gross production. The manufactured

products include: food, beverages, tobacco, textiles, clothing, chemicals,
cement and wine. Athens is the manufacturing center of Greece.

Currency and Banking

The national ...

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