Despite the existence of the Manaus Free Trade Zone, the main economic activity in the State of Manaus. Amazonas is linked to primary activities, which generally correspond to a production that adds little value in the product.
Therefore, the main economic activities practiced in the State are: vegetal, mineral and animal extraction, respectively called extractivism.
In mineral extraction, mainly limestone and tin are obtained, in vegetable extraction there is the activity logging, extraction of Brazil nuts, collection of regional fruits, rubber and animal extraction, the fishing.
In the state capital, the main industrial center, the Manaus Free Trade Zone, is concentrated in this Amazonian productive sector. stands out mainly the production of electronics, motorcycles, in addition to the processing of some ores and foods.
In agriculture, among others, rice, bananas, oranges and cassava are produced. Another source of income is tourism, as the state houses one of the restricted areas still preserved in the world, according to the FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas), ecotourism is the fastest growing segment in the state, around 6% per year.
General characteristics of the Amazonian economy:
Participation in national GDP: 2.0%
Composition of the state GDP:
Agriculture: 3.6%.
Industry: 69.9%.
Provision of services: 26.5%.
Export volume: 2.1 billion dollars.
Telephones and cell phones: 48.7%.
Electronics: 19.5%.
Drink extract: 8.3%.
Motorcycles and motorcycle parts: 7.7%.
Copying machines and accessories: 3.6%.
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By Eduardo de Freitas
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
Amazons - North region
geography of Brazil - Brazil School
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FREITAS, Eduardo de. "Economy of the Amazon"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/brasil/economia-amazonas.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.
