Andalucia produces over half the worlds olive oil, some 1.5 million tons annually, enough to fill over 450 Olympic size swimming pools. It's an integral part of Spanish cuisine that's been around for 3000 years.
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Andalusia is known for its wine and brandy, which are produced in Jerez (where sherry originated), Niebla, Montilla, and Málaga. The provinces of Sevilla, Córdoba, and Jaén process large quantities of olive oil and together account for about two-thirds of Spanish production.
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Andalusia is particularly rich in natural resources, but despite this fact, Andalusia continues to have one of the lowest GDP per capita in Spain and poverty is widespread. The economic difficulties of the region are commonly attributed to poor soil conditions.
It's cheaper in Andalucia thanks to new tax cut. The new policy is likely to make Andalucia attractive to foreigners wanting a second home in Spain. Andalucia has scrapped a 'wealth tax' imposed on second homeowners in Spain. This reduces the amount of tax paid by expats on their properties.