ocr: Strengths New development of cash crops for Asian markets (cardamom, apples, oranges, i apricots).Hardwoods in south, especially teak, but exploitation so far tightly controlled.Large hydroelectric potential. ealesses Dependence on Indian workers for many public sector jobs from road-building to teaching. 90% ofpopulation dependent on agriculture.Just 6% ofland cultivated- expansion ditticult because of steep mountain slopes. Very little industry.Few mineral resources.
