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What is the main component of East Timor’s economy?

Hydrocarbon production, particularly from offshore natural gas deposits, is the most important component of East Timor’s economy in terms of value. Revenues from these resources have played a major role in government finances. However, much of the population still relies on agriculture, including the cultivation of crops such as corn, rice, cassava, and coffee.