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The United States has the worlds largest proven coal reserves, we have approximately 27% of the worlds coal within our borders...
A lot of our coal is the best quality anthracite coal as well...a lot of that is in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
China produces almost half of world's coal; Australia exports the most coal; Japan imports the most coal.
Top coal producers, according to the World Coal Institute as of 2006 are:
- China at 2,482 metric tons
- United States at 990 metric tons
- India at 427 metric tons
- Australia at 309 metric tons
- South Africa at 244 metric tons
- Russia at 233 metric tons
- Indonesia at 169 metric tons
- Poland at 95 metric tons
- Kazakhstan at 92 metric tons
- Colombia at 64 metric tons
South Africa, Uruguay, Uganda
Top Coal Consuming Regions
Led by China, Asia-Pacific countries accounted for 65% of world hard coal consumption in 2006 (up 23% since 1996). North America consumed 18% (down 22%) while European Union nations used 7% (down 36%), followed by Russia's 6% (down 25%).
The United States is the main user of coal, 92% of the coal used to generate eletricity.
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What country in the world produces the most coal?
In Europe, Poland produces the most coal.
Which country in Europe produces most coal?
Germany
Which African country produces the most coal?
South Africa is the largest producer of coal in Africa. The country's coal industry has played a significant role in its economy and energy production.
What country produces 40 percent of the world's coal?
China
Which state produces the most coal?
China
Which state in India produces the most coal?
jharkhand
What is the highest grade of coal that produces the least pollution and most energy per unit?
Anthracite is the highest grade of coal that produces the least pollution and most energy per unit. It is also known as stone coal, or black coal.
Is coal iron and steel the most important industry in the world?
No, coal produces electricity, so electricity is instead of coal
What state in the us is known to be the best coal miners?
Wyoming produces the most coal of any state.
Which country produces the most calculators India or Japan?
The country that produces the most calculators is India.
What country produces the most lamborghinis?
Italy produces the most lamborghinis
Which country produces the next greatest amount of oil coal natural gas?
trinidad and tobago
