Economy

Due to the geography of the region, with its large areas of beautiful moorland and high concentration of rural areas, agriculture and tourism have been instrumental in forming the foundation of North Yorkshire's economy.

Toady, this economy is still very buoyant, but with rapid developments in modern technology, the region has embraced industries of a more pioneering nature. North Yorkshire is home to an impressive base of high technology and light engineering industries at the forefront of technological advancement, bringing a dramatic, modern edge to the county's economy.