Likewise there are not more than 40.000.000 tons of iron ore. an amount less than our annual production. There is little or no mineral oil. Practically all of these basic requirements must be obtained in foreign countries. placing home industries at a tremendous disadvantage. in spite of the increased use of hydroelectric power. which requires much capital to develop. and Italy is short of capital as well. On the other hand. the population increases steadily and rapidly. an increase accelerated of late by restricted immigration. The index number for primary production from 18801883 up to 19201923 increased 16 per cent. while population Increased by 35 per cent. There were 20.000.000 Italians living at home In 1825.
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