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The island's name, meaning "salt" in Portuguese, comes from its extensive salt pans (salinas) that were once a major economic driver. Today, some salinas are tourist attractions, allowing visitors to float in briny waters.
The discovery of oil in Seria marked the beginning of Brunei's journey to becoming one of the world's wealthiest nations per capita. This pivotal event laid the foundation for its modern economy and welfare state, driving rapid development.
Before the civil war, Angola was Africa's third-largest coffee exporter, primarily of Robusta beans. The conflict devastated the industry, but there are ongoing efforts to revive coffee production as part of economic diversification and rural development.
