Aserit would certainly need a good Arms/Armor Producing regions. Some Iron Mines (mined by POWs/prisoners) to produce the raw materials, then smelting factories and Iron-smiths to turn the raw into product. I'd imagine that Aserit Blades etc fetch a fair price on the market and contribute more to the country then the limited farming does. Small country, powerful Army - usually would have to import various foods due to limited land suitable for farming. Just my two-cents :)