Maria Theresa also took a great interest in the Banat; she colonized the region with large numbers of German farmers, encouraged the exploitation of the mineral wealth of the country, and generally developed the measures introduced by Count Mercy.
Maria Theresa also took a direct interest in the Banat; she colonized the region with large numbers of German farmers, who were admired for their agricultural skills. She encouraged the exploitation of the mineral wealth of the country, and generally developed the measures that were introduced by Count Mercy.