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The Lapodian economy is focused on the chemical and high-tech industry as well as general engineering services, pharmaceuticals, and robotics. The transportation sector in terms of transshipment has historically been a strong economic factor but has been dwindling for the past few decades. Rufus Concordia, currently the nation's only major deep-water port, has crystallized itself as the main transshipment hub in the Kingdom, acting not only as the Lapodian economy's gateway into the world, but also as a link between [[Levantia]] and [[Audonia]]. | The Lapodian economy is focused on the chemical and high-tech industry as well as general engineering services, pharmaceuticals, and robotics. The transportation sector in terms of transshipment has historically been a strong economic factor but has been dwindling for the past few decades. Rufus Concordia, currently the nation's only major deep-water port, has crystallized itself as the main transshipment hub in the Kingdom, acting not only as the Lapodian economy's gateway into the world, but also as a link between [[Levantia]] and [[Audonia]]. | ||
The national agricultural sector is limited due to geographical and climatological constraints, with the only exports of note being citrus fruits and wine. | The national agricultural sector is limited due to geographical and climatological constraints, with the only exports of note being citrus fruits and wine. Prior to industrialization, Lapody had a strong agricultural sector as reflected by the millstone appearing in the nation's flag and arms. | ||
In the region of former Verecundia, creative startups have begun to flourish in recent years, especially in the design and IT industry. | In the region of former Verecundia, creative startups have begun to flourish in recent years, especially in the design and IT industry. |