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What is birthstone for may 15?
EmeraldColor: A really deep green.May's birthstone is an Emerald, which is found in many places in the world such as Austria, Swat, Zambia, Brazil, Pakistan, India, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Afghanastan, Russia, Hiddenite, North Carolina, Yukon and more
Country beginning with z?
Zambia Zimbabwe
What is east of Angola?
Zambia.
Where is amethyst mined?
Almost all the African countries are famous for producing best quality gems. However, the top quality amethyst mines are located in Zambia. Brazil and Argentina in South America are the other places which have several amethyst mines, but the gem color is lighter.The other minor places where amethysts are mined include India, Canada, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
Which country is closer to the Equator- Tanzania or Zambia?
Tanzania is closer to the Equator compared to Zambia. The equator passes through the northern part of Tanzania, while it does not pass through Zambia.
What streches across northern Zambia?
The Copperbelt, a series of large deep mines and open cast mines stretches across northern Zambia.
Why is Zambia poor?
Zambia is poor mainly due to mismanagement of the copper mines after they were 'nationalised' by Kaunda.
What are the top leading emerald producing countries?
The top leading emerald producing countries are Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil. Colombia is the largest producer of emeralds in the world, known for its high-quality stones. Zambia and Brazil are also significant producers of emeralds, known for their unique colors and characteristics.
How did Zambia become in poverty?
Zambia became poverty stricken when Kenneth Kaunda's government nationalised the copper mines soon after independence. The mines soon became inefficient and badly run. This was exaggerated by a world wide slump in copper prices from which Zambia has never recovered.
How do you find out the mines of emerald?
See the Related Link.
Who is Yamfwa Mukanga?
Yamfwa Mukanga is the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water and Chief Whip in Zambia.
What precious gem does Zambia produce 20 percent of the world's production?
Zambia has substantial deposits of several gemstones - including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet and Emerald - but production has always been bedevilled by the unreliability of internal transport and reliable access to trade partners. i don't know which is Zambia's major gem export - but you could probably find that out for yourself by contacting the Ministry of Mines. (Zambians for the most part are some of the most polite and helpful people in Africa).
Why is Zambia poor when it's supposed to be one of the richest nations on earth?
Zambia is poor in large part due to the government nationalising the copper mines and subsequently completely mis-managing them.
Where is an emerald found?
Emeralds are typically found in countries such as Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, and Afghanistan. They are often found in sedimentary rocks or within metamorphic rocks around areas with high levels of hydrothermal activity.
When was Zambia industrialized?
Zambia was starting to be industrialised in the late 1920's . By then copper mines had sprung up along the copperbelt, eventually resulting in 6 or more deep shaft mines. After WW2 the mines had really started producing a lot of copper. At this time 'open pit' miing also got bigger. The construction of Kariba Dam in the 1950's meant much more power available for industry.
What makes a mining company go out of business?
They can run out of ore, workers pay can exceed the value of what they mine or they can simply be mis-managed as the famous copper mines of Northern Rhodesia became when the country became Zambia and the government nationalised the mines.
What is the ranking of Zambia among copper producing countries?
It's now down about tenth. Before independence and Kaunda's 'nationalising' of the copper mines it was third in the world.
