In the 19th century, it was an important trade route.
This river used to be an important trade route in old days.
We're on a major trade route from the west to the sea.
From 1050 to 1571, the city became very important because it was on key trade routes.
For a price, trade routes can be set up between cities.
The trade route also led to cultural exchange as well.
If a person's willing and able to work, there are always jobs on the trade routes.
"We'd need light drive for at least eighteen minutes to make it to a trade route."
The principal effort of the administration has been to control and open the trade routes.
Once the trade routes open I think my province and its name are lost.