1. A geographic area where the economy is primarily based on the extraction and production of raw materials and natural resources, such as agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing
The primary economy region depends heavily on agricultural exports and mineral resources.
A região de economia primária depende fortemente de exportações agrícolas e recursos minerais.
2. A territorial zone classified by its economic structure, characterized by low value-added processing and limited industrial development
Many developing nations are still classified as primary economy regions.
Muitas nações em desenvolvimento ainda são classificadas como regiões de economia primária.