This fish has great economic importance in the part of the world where it is found.

Other than history, the region has economic and educational importance too.

Also, they noted the economic importance of the forest industry in the region.

Investment was low and the city lost its economic importance.

And this interest rate is, in itself, of very little economic importance.

It lost its former economic importance and influence as a major town of the region.

In addition to its economic importance, the city is also an important cultural center.

This marked the growth of its political and economic importance.

This species has economic importance during the low water conditions of the dry season.

Historically it had greater political and economic importance than at present.