He said the region was known for its highly prized aged, fermented walrus meat, a valuable export from the region.

Production varied widely, and increasing amounts were used domestically, but at independence cotton was only the fourth most valuable export crop.

By 1846, wool became the country's most valuable export.

Carmine became the region's second most valuable export next to silver.

During the 1980s, coffee became the country's most valuable export crop.