15 Richest Countries in the World by Natural Resources

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7. Brazil

Metal & ore reserves: $726 billion
Timber reserves: $17.5 trillion

Total worth of natural resources: $22,526

Iron ore, bauxite, nickel, gold, and potash are some of the most important resources Brazil has. The country also has a world’s most valuable timber reserves, although many would agree that harvesting Amazonia would spell disaster for our already very fragile climate. In fact, some countries, like Norway, pay Brazil not to log rainforest, which seems like a prudent investment.

Richest Countries in the World by Natural Resources

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