By 1937, the Soviet Union had become the world's second largest industrial power, following the United States. This transformation was largely a result of extensive industrialization efforts initiated under Joseph Stalin's Five-Year Plans, which focused on heavy industry and collectivization of agriculture. These policies led to rapid economic growth and significant increases in industrial output, although they also caused widespread social and economic challenges.
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Caribbean Sea The worlds second largest sea is the Coral Sea at 1,850,000 square miles
The worlds second largest peninsula is located in Charlo, New Brunswick Canada.
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The United States has the second largest navy in the world, following China.
Natural gas is the world's second largest commercial fuel source. It is used for electricity generation, heating, and industrial processes, offering a cleaner alternative to coal with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The US has the second largest economy in the world, as the European Union has the largest economy, although not a nation. Out of countries, China has the second largest economy.