Natural Resources of Southern Africa
The land in Africa is very porsperous. With many natural resources especially in the southern part of Africa, the land is very valuable.
Mineral Resources
Many of the resources in Africa are mineral resources, they include:
Due to the wealth of the industry, many conflicts arise over the diamond and precious metal industry. Most workers are not treated porperly and are overworked and undercompensated for their efforts.
Agricultural Resources
Agricultural harvesting employs about 2/3 of the African work force. Even though most of the agricultural growth and harvesting occurs in the northern part of Africa, some of the worlds largest Tobacco producers.
Mineral Resources
Many of the resources in Africa are mineral resources, they include:
- Gold
- Diamonds
- Coal
- Oil
- Copper
- Uranium
- Aluminum
Due to the wealth of the industry, many conflicts arise over the diamond and precious metal industry. Most workers are not treated porperly and are overworked and undercompensated for their efforts.
Agricultural Resources
- Coffee
- Tobacco
- Tea
- Timber
- Fish (along coasts)
Agricultural harvesting employs about 2/3 of the African work force. Even though most of the agricultural growth and harvesting occurs in the northern part of Africa, some of the worlds largest Tobacco producers.
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