Diamond Land: Whenever we talk about the most precious diamond in the world, the first name that comes to our mind is ‘Kohinoor’. This historical diamond of India has been in the news for centuries due to its shine and controversies. But today there is a country which is called the real ‘Diamond Land’ of the world. Compared to the grandeur and value of the diamonds coming out of the mines here, the shine of Kohinoor also seems to pale in comparison.
Let us know about Diamond Land in detail in this article.
Botswana of Africa is called Diamond
Botswana is known not only for its natural beauty and wildlife, but also for the ‘white gold’ hidden beneath its soil. Botswana is the world’s largest diamond producing country in terms of value after Russia. The diamonds coming out from here are not only huge in size, but their purity and transparency are considered to be the best in the world.
Hero Nine changed the fate of Botswana
Kohinoor has its own historical importance, but if we talk about modern discoveries, Botswana has surprised the world. Recently a huge rough diamond of 2,492 carats was found from the Karowe mine of Botswana. This is one of the largest diamonds in history. ‘Type IIa’ diamonds from the mines of Botswana are known for their exceptional clarity. Their shine is such that even big jewelers can gnaw their teeth. Let us tell you, while Kohinoor is priceless because it is not for sale, Botswana’s diamonds are auctioned for billions of rupees, which creates a huge stir in the global economy.
Diamonds are not just stones for Botswana, but the backbone of its economy. At the time of independence in 1966, Botswana was one of the poorest countries in the world, but the discovery of diamonds changed its fortunes. Today, one-third of this country’s GDP and about 80% of its export revenue comes from diamonds. The government here has taken a better step in using the income from diamonds for education, health and economic and social development.