Fertile soils. Large tropical timber reserves. Cocoa and coffee. Large area of territorial waters, with potential for fisheries. Oil and natural gas reserves yet to be fully exploited.
Weaknesses
Lasting effects of economic regression under the Macφas dictatorship. Maladministration and ideological attacks on the educated have restricted growth; during the Macφas period cocoa production slumped by 90%. Lack of a coherent, trained administration. Continuing problems with communications.
