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The largest diamond ever discovered, the Cullinan Diamond, was found in South Africa in 1905. Weighing an impressive 3,106 carats, it was unearthed at the Cullinan mine near Pretoria. This remarkable find significantly impacted the diamond industry and led to the creation of several famous gems that are part of the British Crown Jewels. While Namibia also has notable diamond mines, South Africa remains home to this historic discovery.

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