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The economy of Queensland is one of the fastest growing economies within Australia, with growth outstripping that of the wider Australian economy in every financial year between 1995-96 and 2007-08.[1] The economy is primarily built upon mining, agriculture, tourism and financial services.
[edit] AgricultureSugar cane is harvested in coastal areas from Far North Queensland to the southern border and is the state's biggest rural commodity. Queensland produces 94% of Australia's total raw sugar production.[2] Customers in the Asia-Pacific region can be supplied all year round through the use of storage facilities at bulk port terminals.[3] Most of the state's sugar crop is marketed through Queensland Sugar, which until 2006 compulsorily acquired all sugar grown in the state under a single desk arrangement.[3] Cattle grazing for beef and sheep grazing for wool production are spread across inland areas. Wheat is grown in the Darling Downs region. The Lockyer Valley is a significant horticultural region. Other major crops produced in Queensland include bananas, cotton and citrus crops. Southern coastal regions include mixed forestry and farming land uses. [edit] MiningQueensland has significant coal, natural gas and uranium reserves. Important mining regions include Mount Isa and Weipa. [edit] See also[edit] References
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