Agricultural production on the island is difficult given the dry and rocky terrain, but the early settlers managed to produce vegetables, cotton, pineapples, salt, bananas and also fishing. Sweet potato is also grown in patches. The islanders developed commerce through the port of Gustavia. Duty-free port attractions, retail trade, high-end tourism (mostly from North America) and its luxury hotels and villas have increased the island's prosperity, reflected in the high standard of living of its citizens. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is often difficult on the island? ANS1 Agricultural production QSN2 What is grown in patches on the island? ANS2 Sweet potato QSN3 What seasoning is found naturally on the island? ANS3 salt QSN4 What type of activity did early settlers use to get food that didn't involve farming? ANS4 fishing QSN5 What is the name of the main commercial port in St. Barts? ANS5 Gustavia