For 2005 (latest data available):
The country producing the most diamonds (by carat) is Botswana; it is also the highest producer (by value).
Botswana .......... 31900000 ct .......... $US3080 M
Australia .................... 30500000 ct ..... $US536 M
Congo ........................ 30400000 ct ..... $US1070 M
Russia ........................ 23000000 ct ..... $US2540 M
South Africa ............... 15200000 ct ..... $US1610 M
Canada ...................... 12001000 ct ..... $US1470 M
Angola ........................ 07000000 ct ..... $US1210 M
Namibia ...................... 01800000 ct ..... $US1070 M
Ghana ......................... 00900000 ct ..... $US26 M
Brazil ........................... 00700000 ct ..... $US35 M
Sierra Leone .............. 00600000 ct ..... $US200 M
Central African Rep ... 00400000 ct ..... $US95 M
Guinea ......................... 00350000 ct ..... $US88 M
Tanzania ...................... 00286000 ct ..... $US37 M
(all others combined) .. 00631000 ct ..... $US132 M
2007-03-14 09:15:50
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answered by CanTexan 6
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The continent is Africa; sorry I can't recall the country. Perhaps you can search Africa/diamonds on the internet. Hope this helps a little. Good luck.
2007-03-14 08:38:16
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answered by Anonymous
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Sierra Leone
2007-03-14 08:39:31
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answer #3
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answered by Kristy 4
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Russia
2007-03-14 08:34:11
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answer #4
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answered by lil t 2
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Serra Leoa
2007-03-14 08:42:01
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answer #5
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answered by scarvalho 3
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I believe Africa - ask De Beers (they control the entire worlds supply of diamonds)
2007-03-14 08:36:38
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answered by Steve B 7
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This list (see above) may include Sierra Leone.
2007-03-14 08:34:25
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answered by Anonymous
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I think South Africa.
2007-03-14 08:33:46
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answered by Anonymous
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South African
2007-03-14 08:49:41
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answer #9
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answered by the vet 4
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Central Africa......and few moer contries in Africa.
2007-03-14 08:36:16
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answered by Sanjay L 1
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