You’ll find almost no natural resources in these 11 most resource deprived countries in the world. Natural resources have both been beneficial and important to a lot of countries. They’ve provided a boost in economy and the chance for a country to grow and develop. Natural resources have also made trading, import and export possible. It’s interesting to see how there are some countries in the world that are deprived of these natural resources, but these countries have learned to adapt to their situation.
Some countries listed here have been severely affected by this lack and have made the country somewhat stagnant. There are those who’ve adapted and learned to function without it. Some of these countries have even risen to the top and are considered among the world’s best. You can say that these deprived countries still have a chance of being the 10 Most Technologically Advanced Countries in the World. You might even notice that some countries here are already included in that list. There’s also another end of the spectrum – countries rich with natural resources lack the finances or proper management to take advantage of them.
What countries do you think are resource deprived? You might be surprised as some of these popular countries are ones you won’t expect to be listed here. Let them be inspirations to us. There is always a hope to turn things better. Let’s move to the first country in this list:
11. South Korea
Ironically, most of the natural resources in the Korean peninsula are located in North Korea. As a result, South Korea was previously plagued by a lack of resources as well as overpopulation. They have learned to overcome it as this once a poor country is now one of the best performing economies in the world.
10. Gibraltar
Sharing a border with Spain and governance with the UK, Gibraltar is most known for the famous Rock of Gibraltar. The country does not have any natural resource. Because of the lack of natural resources, production is not developed here. Instead, the government relies on other means like tourism, internet gaming, shipping, etc.
9. Singapore
You may not be familiar with how Singapore was before being the strong country it is today. This is another country that also has no natural resources and even imports drinking water from Malaysia.
8. Jan Mayen
This country is located near Norway and depends on Norway for governance in some matters. The Norwegian Army also has a claim for some of the volcanic territories in the area. This country situated near the Arctic Ocean depends mainly on radio communication and meteorological stations. There has been information that high-quality gravel can be found here though it has not yet been put to use.
7. Italy
Few people are aware that this developed country lacks in natural resources. Italy is not known to be a country filled with skyscrapers but its economy remains consistently strong. The lack of resources however limits Italy compared to its neighbors as the country has to import most of its raw materials.
6. Japan
Despite a lack of natural resources and the constant threat of natural disasters, Japan remains as one of the best and most advanced countries in the world. It is considered one if not the most technologically advanced country. It also boasts a number of world-class brands in different industries.
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5. Taiwan
While having no natural resources at all, Taiwan has become one of the best countries in Asia. They have no forests, gems, minerals, ores, and oil. What Taiwan did was invest a lot in their manpower. This helped them become one of the most productive manufacturers in the world.
4. Belgium
Despite being overshadowed by a lot of the popular European countries, Belgium still remains as a strong developed country. Having little to no natural resources, Belgium has a very strong light and diamond cutting industry.
3. Switzerland
Because of the lack of natural resources in Switzerland, they do not have much in terms of heavy industries. For lightweight commodities however they are considered one of the best, having popular global brands like Nestle and Rolex.
2. Costa Rica
Despite the lack of natural resources and corruption issues in some areas of the country, Costa Rica remains as one of the most environmentally secure countries in the world. They also have a surprisingly high literacy rate.
1. The Vatican
Having no natural resources, this small independent country has one of the smallest populations in the world. They are also located in a very small area. The country survives with the help of the Roman Catholic Church and their services to other countries in the world.
This has been the list of the 11 most resource deprived countries in the world. The countries listed here have proven that you don’t need natural resources to thrive.
