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What was the main sector of Swiss economy at the XVIII century?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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- Primary sector
Why
The primary sector was the main economic sector of Switzerland in the 18th century, based on agriculture, livestock and forestry. Rural economy dominated Switzerland, with the majority of the population engaged in these subsistence activities. Industrialization would only arrive later, gradually transforming the Swiss economy toward secondary and tertiary sectors.
- Primary sector
- Secondary sector
- Tertiary sector
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