Cocoa cultivation originated in tropical America but became commercially important only at the beginning of this century. The increased consumption of chocolate, rather than cocoa-drinking, was the chief cause of the rapid rise of the cocoa industry. Cocoa was first exported from the Gold Coast (Ghana) in 1891. Today Ghana is still the world’s greatest […]
World’s Largest Cocoa Producing Countries | Economic Geography
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How is Wool Processed ? | Animal Fibres | Economic Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Processing of Wool 2. Distribution of Wool 3. Types 4. Sheep Farming 5. Geographical Requirements. Processing of Wool: The wool is usually transported and auctioned ‘in the grease’ or as it came from the animal. The first operation is thus cleaning or scouring the wool. The wool […]
World’s Largest Timber Producing Countries | Geography
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The world’s major timber producing countries fall into several regional groups, each of which has distinctive characteristics of timber production and use. Timber Production in North America: Despite growing exploitation of forests around the world, North America continues to dominate the timber industry. This is partly because the continent possesses vast forests, mostly of relatively […]