bassy of the Slovak Republic). Many projects have been proposed, in conjunction with foreign companies, that involve organic and inorganic chemistry, plastic production and processing, the production of chemical fibers, and painting materials (Embassy of the Slovak Republic). The clothing industry is focused on brand clothing with the use of new materials (Embassy of the Slovak Republic). The production of footwear is concentrated on luxury footwear for men and women as well as sports footwear (Embassy of the Slovak Republic). The most important crops in the Slovak Republic are wheat, maize, potatoes, barley, and sugar beet production (Embassy of the Slovak Republic). Livestock including cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry is also important in agriculture (Slovakia.Org, Slovak Economy). Viticulture, the cultivation of grapes, is practiced on some mountain slopes in Slovakia (Slovakia.Org, Slovak Economy). A small amount of tobacco is also grown in the Vah River valley (Slovakia.Org Slovak Economy). Much of the landscape in Slovakia is made up of rugged mountains in the northern and central regions, however, one-third of the land in Slovakia is cultivated (Slovakia.Org, Slovak Economy). Despite steady growth in economic results since 1993, substantial growth in agriculture cannot take place because of the soil, topographical characteristics, and the need for technology and updated machinery (Abizadeh, p. 172). Large construction companies play a key role in industry (Embassy of the Slovak Republic). The production of building materials has increased in recent years as Slovakia converts to a market economy (Embassy of the Slovak Republic). Future developments in the industry will highly depend on the amount of investment that is needed for further construction and reconstruction activities (Embassy of the Slovak Republic).Foreign TradeInternational trade is an important and essential part of Slovak economic growth (Abizadeh, p. 1...
