GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Sweden is endowed with iron minerals. It is among the Scandinavian countries. Areas where iron mining takes place include places around koruna and other mining centers at Gullivane and Suapavaara. Factors for the development of iron mining in Sweden 1) The development of the railway stimulates the iron mining industry. 2) High market in Europe due to the developed industry especially in Germany. 3) Power supply from the great hydroelectric power at Porjus etc. 4) The use of advanced technology. 5) The government supports industrial development. 6) Constant water supply needed in the cooling of engines and cleaning. 7) High government stability has encouraged the mining industry, this is because labour is under high security. 8) Availability of high grade iron deposits Importance of iron industry in Sweden 1) Creation of employment opportunities. 2) Has stimulated the development of transport and communication. 3) It has led to the development of heavy industries including steel a...

  Liberia is well endowed with large resources of Iron ore. Liberia is the leading producer of Iron ore in Africa. Iron mining is very important to the economy of Liberia. The areas with mineral deposits include Walogosi Mt. ranges in Western Liberia, Bomi hills, Bong Mountains, Nimber Mountains ranges and Bio mountain ranges. Open cast method is widely used. Factors for the development of Iron mining in Liberia  1) Availability of iron ore both high grade and low grade. 2) Development of the railway to Bomi hills from Monrovia. 3) Labour availability since west Africa has high population. 4) The government policy favors mining industries in Liberia. Advantages of iron mining in Liberia 1) It has contributed to the export earning 2) It has contributed to the development of industries especially steel industry and Buchanan. 3) It has encouraged the development of towns. 4) The mining industry has stimulated the development of social services like schools, roads, hospitals, shop...