A Big Bite For Iran
Crocodiles are not typically the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Iran, but one woman has proven differently. The Iranian government has encouraged the people of Iran to come up with more jobs so that they do not rely so heavily on OPEC. Mojgan Roostaei has built a crocodile farm in Queshm Island in Iran. This farm exports crocodile meat to other countries- since humans cannot consume crocodile meat in Islamic law- and they are also made into high-fashion purses, belts, and other accessories. Not only does this new company provide more exports for Iran but the farm is now a large tourist attraction for Iran. The farm has employed 20 locals and many others have set up stores near the farm. This boosts the local economy and once they turn into a large scale industrial farm it will boost the economy overall in Iran.
Read more at: http://www.firstpost.com/world/iran-gets-snappier-businesses-to-boost-economy-1508759.html?utm_source=ref_article
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