GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

 USA   is the leading producer of coal in the world and accounts for 24% of the world’s total production. The major coal fields include: The eastern province which is the most productive in which there are states like Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio The interior that include the states like L.Hunan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas The gulf province that includes the states like Texas, Alabama and Arkansas Factors that have stimulated the development of coal mining  1) Presence of large deposits in many parts of USA.  2) Advanced technology used in the mining activity. The use of machines. 3) Good market within and out of the USA due to the presence of iron and steel industries. 4) Well developed transport system.  5) Capital availability since the country is very rich. Advantages of coal mining in the USA  1) It has stimulated the development of industries since it provides power. 2) It has led to the development of the trans...

  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...