Countries for Diamond Production Chart
The charts of diamond producing countries shows the list of the countries producing the maximum quantities of diamonds and cutting diamonds in the world. A diamond, without doubt, is the most coveted precious stone.Countries such as Botswana, South Africa and Namibia offer ongoing proof that diamond revenues can create sizeable benefits to the economy in countries where they are sourced. The global diamond industry employs some 10 million people directly and indirectly all over the world. A diamond becomes highly expensive after undergoing polishing and design.
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Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa that is bordered by Guinea to the northeast, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.About two-thirds of the population engages in subsistence agriculture, which accounts for 52.5% of national income. Rich in minerals, Sierra Leone has relied on mining, especially diamonds, for its economic base. The country is among the top ten diamond producing nations. Mineral exports remain the main currency earner. Sierra Leone is a major producer of gem-quality diamonds. Continent: Africa PRODUCTION(Thousand carats)
Type | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | Gemstones | 362 | 362 | 223 | 241 | 240 | Industrial | 241 | 241 | 149 | 160 | 160 |
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