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Revision as of 22:34, 25 May 2012 by Ceoil (talk | contribs) (rm per RS)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)A nation has a resource-based economy when the gross national product or gross domestic product largely comes from natural resources.
For example the economy of Suriname depends on the export of Bauxite, which accounts for more than 15% of GDP and 70% of export earnings. Russian export is for more than 80% based on oil, natural gas, metals and timber. Norway depends on the export of oil and gas for 45% of total exports and more than 20% of the GDP.
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- CIA - World Factbook Suriname
- Ellman, Michael (2006). Russia's oil and natural gas: bonanza or curse?. Retrieved 13-3-2012.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) p.191 - OECD Environmental Performance Reviews OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Norway 2011. 2011. Retrieved 13-3-2012.
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