Low levels of industrialisation

• The region did not experience industrial revolution like most countries and has little tradition of industrial development.
• The workforce is based largely around agriculture and is considered unskilled in industrial techniques.
• Low income levels provided a poor local market and little local capital for investment in industry.
• Mountainous relief and remote location have hindered industrial development.
• Lacks natural resources to attract industries.
• Water supply is limited due to summer drought and porous limestone rock.
• Peripheral location and long distances from EU markets.
• Experiences a brain drain, young educated leave the area in search of work.