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What countries are the richest in minerals?
Africa is very rich in diamond,silver, and gold
In what has South Africa specialized?
South Africa exports a large amount of raw materials particularly coal and gold as well as chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite, ilmenite, palladium, rutile and zirconium. It also exports agricultural products such as fruit, seeds, amd wine. In manuafacturing South Africa exports cars, and auto components. In services it exports telecommunications, financial services and tourism. South Africa imports petroleum, machines, plastics, clothing, chemicals.
What was gold used for in west Africa?
it was needed in north africa because north africa had none and it wanted some
What made Africa a prosperous continent?
The main factor was the gold trade. The gold came from below Africa and passed through to reach above Africa. They were able to tax gold trading which made them wealthy. Gold was very valuable and was traded a lot in South Africa. Also they had very good location. Some were located bear key trade routes, which also helped in wealth. Yo welcome! LOL -anonymous
What is the distance between south broom south Africa and marina beach south Africa?
About half a mile (they are very close).
What countries are the richest in minerals?
Africa is very rich in diamond,silver, and gold
What are mineral in the country?
Africa is very rich in diamond,silver, and gold
When and why south Africa adopted gold standard?
Because Africa is very near to sea and many other country are also nearer to Africa they will supply gold for sail in chief rate that's by in south Africa adopted gold standard.
What was found in johannaesburg south Africa 1886 which made them very wealthy?
gold
Why is Winnie Mandela well known in South Africa?
Because she's very rich and famous
When did industrialisation took place in South Africa?
I found some very helpful information about the History of South Africa, the industrialization, natural resources including gold an diamonds
What is lifestyle in South Africa?
The gap between rich and poor in South Africa is vast. The rich minority live in luxury while the poor majority live in abject squalor. The middle class is growing very fast and the live a "normal" western lifestyle
Is South Africa a rich nation?
It depends. I heard that Africa has a lot of gold, jewels and salt along with many other raw resources. Where the money goes, I dont know :( but 3/4 of the whole nation is very poor- poor. Poverty is a sad feature of the nation. It can't be classified as a rich nation, poverty is a huge problem and there is a huge gap between the rich and poor.
What does South Africa specialize?
South Africa's main export, or what they specialize in, is mainly minerals. To be more specific, they are very well-knwn for their large amount of diamonds and gold. Although, because of their colonialism, the Atlantic Slave Trade, and all of the poverty, the counry still isn't "rich," even though their minerals are valued highly.
Who grew wealthy in Africa from salt and gold trade?
The ancient kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai grew very rich from the salt and gold trade before European Colonization.
What is the best amusement park in South Africa?
There are very few 'Amusement Parks' in South Africa .... Ratanga Junction in Cape Town and Gold Reef City in Johannesburg are the only two I think
What are the 5 most valuable countries in Africa?
Here is my list: South Africa. Largest economy.Very diverse and most developed in Africa. Egypt. Very populous. Rich history. 2nd largest economy. A diverse population. Nigeria. Most Populous nation in Africa. Very large economy. Oil rich. Very Diverse. ~Ethopia. Very populous. Rich history. However, very small economy. ~Sudan. One of the fastest growing economies in the world. Diverse. Has oil.
