Significance of Data: To show the different ways Sierra Leone could be alleviating their economic situation
Natural Resources:
-Diamonds, rutile, bauxite, gold, iron ore, ilmenorutile, platinum, chromite, manganese, cassiterite, molybdenite, as well as forests, abundant fresh water, and rich offshore fishing grounds
Agriculture:
-Products--coffee, cocoa, ginger, palm kernels, palm oil, cassava, bananas, citrus, peanuts, cashews, plantains, rice, sweet potatoes, vegetables, cattle, fish, pigs, poultry, sheep. Land--30% potentially arable, 8% cultivated
Industry:
-Types--diamonds, bauxite, and rutile mining; forestry; fishing; beverages; cigarettes; flour; cement and other construction goods; petroleum refining; plastics; small commercial ship repair; tourism.
(Accoring to the U.S. Department of State)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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