Economy
The city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra has utility infrastructure, roads and highways, and a lively shopping and business. The main sectors that drive the economy are the oil, forestry companies, agribusiness, and construction. Santa Cruz to more than 80% of national agricultural production, and also contributes to GDP over 35% according to recent years. It also has the country's largest airport, making it an ideal city for trade shows, international events and investments.
It is noteworthy that in Santa Cruz there is considerable investment in the construction sector (office buildings and houses), business (large supermarket chains and mass consumption centers), the health sector (high-tech private clinics ), the fashion industry, national and international shows, agribusiness, hospitality and cuisine (highly developed), not to mention many private universities. The airline AeroSur has its headquarters in Santa Cruz. The airline AeroSur ceased operations in the month of May, 2012 and its offices in Santa Cruz are lying empty as of 18 October 2012
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