Economy
Sleman is heavily agrarian. However, due to the expansion of Yogyakarta there are some areas that have been urbanized, with malls, hotels, and supermarkets being built. Tourism is also being developed to take advantage of the numerous temples found in Sleman, as well as Mount Merapi.
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