IRELAND – ECONOMY

IRELAND’S ECONOMY

IRELAND – ECONOMY

The Ireland’s Economy depended of agriculture for great part of the XX century.

But in 1990 the country had a high economic growth, caused by the appearance of technologic industry.

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Between 1995 and 2001the Ireland became thecountry with biggest growth of GDP: 9% (GDP: Gross Domestic Product)

But in 2008 the country suffered a fort decline: 1,7%

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IRELAND – ECONOMY

MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

SERVICING Mostly in finances, truckage and public administration.

TOURISMThe tourism has its importance too.

IRELAND – ECONOMY

MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

INDUSTRY The country mainly produce: softwares, computers, chemical products, medicaments, alcoholic beverage and vestment.

IRELAND – ECONOMY

MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

MININGThe natures resources are zinc, came and silver, and small reservations of natural gas and coal.

IRELAND – ECONOMY

MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

AGRICULTUREToday this segment has less importance, but the country cultivates beet, barley, wheat and potatoes.

IRELAND – ECONOMY

MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

ECONOMIC PARTNERSMain export partners are USA, UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France.

Main import partners are USA, UK, Germany, China and Netherlands.

IRELAND – ECONOMY

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