Countries for Diamond Production Chart |
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a member state of the African Union, the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.Angola has a rich subsoil heritage, from diamonds, oil, gold, copper, and a rich wildlife, forest, and fossils. Oil and diamonds have been the most important economic resource. The Economist reported in 2008 that diamonds and oil make up 60 percent of Angola's economy. Continent: Africa PRODUCTION(Thousand carats)
Type | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | Gemstones | 8,258 | 8,732 | 8,016 | 12,445 | 12,500 | Industrial | 918 | 970 | 900 | 1,383 | 1,300 |
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