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Encyclopedia—SerbiaEconomyWheat, corn, hemp, sugar beets, and flax are the chief crops; the fertile plains of Vojvodina prov. are the most productive agricultural areas. Serbia proper has extensive vineyards and is one of Europe's major regions for fruit growing (notably plums). Mining and manufacturing are the largest contributors to the economy; manufactures include steel, iron, transport vehicles, and plastics. Serbia's mineral wealth includes coal and lignite, copper, gold, antimony, marble, and millstone. Kosovo is the poorest and least developed region, although it does have large coal reserves. The political turmoil of the 1990s (see under History) greatly exacerbated Serbia's already severe economic problems. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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