Saturday 9 November 2013

Top 10 Countries with the Most Diamonds Found

1. Russia - Russia contributes about 22% of the world’s diamond supply.....

2. Botswana - 20% of the global diamond supply.....

3. The Democratic Republic of Congo - contributes 19% of the world’s diamond production....

4. Australia - Australia provides 13% of diamonds in the world market.....

5. South Africa - South Africa takes the 5th spot on the list of the top 10 countries with most diamonds found. This country is one of the most-visited countries in the world because of its many beautiful and breathtaking places. Diamonds are plentiful in this country. The world’s largest diamond was also found in South Africa. Much of its revenue and economy depend on the production of diamonds.....

6. Canada - Canada produces $1.47 billion worth of diamonds in the world and its revenue and economy also depends on the diamond mining industry.....

7. Angola - Angola is rich in subsoil heritage where its diamond reserves are found. This African country gets most of its revenues in diamond and oil production which generates 60% of Angola’s income.....

8. Namibia - It contributes about 1.3% of the world’s diamond supply which amounts to around $0.41 billion....

9. Ghana - Standing at 9th place in diamond production is the country of Ghana, located in Africa. The economy of this country is buoyed by its rich and diverse industrial minerals, petroleum, and natural gas. It is also one of the world’s largest exporters of cocoa. Ghana is considered among the top producers of diamonds in the world. In fact, its exportation of diamond, along with gold, is one of the country’s major sources of revenues....

10. Brazil - it makes 0.5% of the world’s diamonds showing its significance in the global mining industry.

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