15 Richest Countries in the World by Natural Resources

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10. Venezuela

Oil reserves: $14,3 trillion

Total worth of natural resources: $14,3 trillion

Venezuela’s recent troubles seem to be all connected to its rich oil reserves. Its government is unsuccessfully trying to kick-start production after nationalizing oil fields from foreign companies, but its efforts are failing. The latest news say that the country is now seeking Russian help in umping up much-needed oil exports in order to stave off bankruptcy.

Richest Countries in the World by Natural Resources

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