| Countries for Diamond Production Chart |
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 |
| South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. It has 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian oceans.South Africa has a mixed economy, the largest in Africa in terms of both nominal GDP (at $375.944 billion) and GDP at purchasing power parity (at $608.804 billion). It also has a relatively high GDP per capita compared to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa ($11,750 at PPP as of 2012).Diamonds are plentiful in this country. South Africa is a popular tourist destination, and a substantial amount of revenue comes from tourism.The world’s largest diamond was also found in South Africa. Much of its revenue and economy depend on the production of diamonds.
Continent: Africa
PRODUCTION(Thousand carats)
| Type | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | | Gemstones | 6,100 | 6,100 | 5,200 | 2,500 | 3,500 | | Industrial | 9,100 | 9,100 | 7,700 | 3,600 | 5,400 |
| Tanzania
Tanzania , officially the United Republic of Tanzania , is a country in East Africa in the African Great Lakes region.The economy is heavily based on agriculture, which accounts for more than 25 percent of gross domestic product, provides 85 percent of exports, and employs 80 percent of the workforce.Tanzania has vast amounts of minerals including gold, diamonds, coal, iron, uranium, nickel, chromium, tin, platinum, coltan, niobium, natural gas, and others.
Continent: Africa
PRODUCTION(Thousand carats)
| Type | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | | Gemstones | 230 | 239 | 202 | 155 | 77 | | Industrial | 42 | 44 | 36 | 27 | 14 |
| Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America.Since the discovery of oil in the early 20th century, Venezuela has been one of the world's leading exporters of oil, and it is a founding member of OPEC. Manufacturing contributed 17% of GDP in 2006. Venezuela manufactures and exports heavy industry products such as steel, aluminium and cement.Venezuela is a country that annually produces an estimated 150,000 carats of diamonds, has officially exported nonesince January 2005.Diamonds were first discovered in Venezuela in 1902.Venezuela’s diamond deposits are all located in Bolivar state, which is also considered a mineral-rich gold area.
Continent: South America
PRODUCTION(Thousand carats)
| Type | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | | Gemstones | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | | Industrial | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
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