Fill in the definite or indefinite article.
Heavy industry is well developed in many cities of Kazakhstan. As __a/the__ result of __the___ development of heavy industry, ___the__ country suffers from serious environmental problems. Agriculture plays ___a__ very important role in __the___ national economy. ___The__ inhabitants of __the___ country grow wheat, millet, corn and cotton.
As __a___ sovereign state, Kazakhstan has its own national flag and anthem, as well as national traditions and holidays.