Primary sector

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Economic activities related to the extraction, collection, and processing of natural resources. The primary sector includes livestock, agriculture, fishing, hunting, beekeeping, aquaculture, and forestry. The primary sector's contribution to national GDP is 41% of GDP.

Source: Glossary of Terms. National Geographic Institute
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