ocr: Iran has substantial oil reserves. It also has metal, coal and salt deposits, but these are relatively undeveloped. The agricultural sector is an important part of Iran's economy. Principal crops - are wheat, barley, rice, sugar beet, tobacco and pistachio nuts. Iran was once an ppium exporter, but its cultivation and - use has since been banned. The vodica industry has also been closed down. Enough woolis producedt to supply the carpet weaving industry. Iran has insufticient livestock to supply the domestic meat market and has to import large quantities. The Caspian Sea tisheries are controll ...
