Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is home to exceptional biodiversity and stunning landscapes, including Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake. The country is also rich in natural resources that significantly impact its economy and livelihoods. Uganda’s fertile soils support agriculture, which employs over 70% of Ugandans and accounts for 27% of its…
Zambia has around 6% of the world’s proven copper reserves, ranking fourth globally and second in Africa. It’s also a top producer of cobalt and semi-precious stones like emeralds, amethyst, and aquamarine. Rivers like the Zambezi and Kafue have strong hydropower potential, while fertile land and forests support farming and biodiversity. Mining has driven Zambia’s…
Tanzania, located in East Africa, is known for its wildlife and natural resources. About 43.7% of its land is protected and includes places like the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks. The country has minerals like gold, diamonds, coal, and tanzanite. In 2015, gold made $1.3 billion and was 90% of mineral exports. Tanzania also has…
Sudan has lots of natural resources that have helped the country’s economy. Petroleum is a major export, making up about 80% of total exports, especially from the Upper Nile region. Gold is another important resource, found in quartz veins, Parenthesis Gossan, and alluvial formations. Gold production grew by over 1,200% from 2008 to 2017. The…
South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, gained independence in 2011. It covers 644,329 square kilometers and has a population of around 15.8 million as of 2025. The nation has rich natural resources, with oil accounting for about 98% of government revenue, currently producing 140,000 barrels a day, expected to reach 350,000 by 2026. It also…
South Africa has a wealth of natural resources that have made the country a top global supplier of raw materials. It produces over 10% of the world’s gold from more than 30 active mines and holds about 38% of total gold reserves. The country is number one in platinum and chromium production, with nearly two-thirds…
Somalia is rich in natural resources, including minerals, fossil fuels, fisheries, and agricultural land. The country has valuable mineral reserves, including uranium, iron ore, tin, gypsum, bauxite, copper, and salt. The gypsum deposits near the port city of Berbera are among the largest in the world. Somalia also has large oil and natural gas reserves,…
The Central African Republic (CAR) is rich in natural resources, yet it is one of the world’s poorest nations. Diamonds, which make up almost half of the country’s export earnings, are mined in regions like Haute-Sangha and Haute-Kotto. Other key resources include gold, uranium, and timber. Agriculture, primarily cassava production (over 500,000 tons annually), employs…
Djibouti, a small East African country, is a key hub for global trade, sitting at the southern entry to the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. Though it has an arid climate and just 0.04% arable land, the country is rich in resources like salt, gypsum, limestone, gold, granite, and diatomite. Djibouti also has strong…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in copper, cobalt, diamonds, gold, lithium, and more. The DRC produces over 70% of the world’s cobalt. Oil is also found offshore along its coast. Over half of the land is covered by forests, offering large timber reserves. The Congo River gives the country colossal hydropower potential….
