Sparta had an abundant supply of iron, which was a crucial mineral resource for their military-focused society. This availability allowed Sparta to produce weapons and armor, supporting their renowned military prowess. Additionally, the iron was often used for currency, facilitating trade and economic stability within the Spartan state.
Sparta grew soldiers. Fighting was so important in Spartan society that they didn't have time for any other resources, the helots dealt with those.
No it was not important
It took over the southern Peloponnese peninsula and turned its inhabitants into serfs, who had to deliver half their produce to Sparta.
Brave and skillful warrior
They traded with water resources around them on boats of ships
Sparta needed many natural resources, but the biggest need was men. The Spartans were a warrior cult who killed the babies they deemed unfit to live. This shrunk their numbers making it difficult to maintain their army.
Because it is.
Yes it was everything
1. Ithaca is practically now an island, Sparta was on the continent. 2. Sparta was more important than Ithaca in the history. 3. The population of Sparta is greater.
so it can control the neghbioring city state for there resources.
Sparta considerd the perfect citizen a disciplined, physically fit, simple, and highly skilled in war.