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Which of the following countries in Africa contains about half the gold reserves in the world?

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Algeria

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Ethiopia

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South Africa

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Kenya

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The correct option is C South Africa
South Africa contains about half of the gold reserves of the world. The main area where gold is found is Witwatersrand (Transvaal) and in Orange Free State. More than 50% of the world’s gold production comes from South Africa, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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