Uzbekistan is home to the world's largest open-pit gold mine
Uzbekistan is home to the world's largest open-pit gold mine, which is located near Muruntau in the Qizilqum or Kyzyl Kum deserts. The mine produces around 2 million ounces of gold each year, and the pit measures 2.17 miles by 1.55 miles at a depth of 1,837 feet. The gold reserves in the Muruntau area, including those in the process of production, are estimated to be over 170 million ounces of gold. The gold was discovered in the area for the first time in 1958. Originally, the area was a source of turquoise throughout the Silk Road period. However, the region was not substantially studied until the 1950s. Commercial mining began in 1967 and has continued ever since.
Related Facts
Hitler's nephew published an essay criticizing the dictator, then traveled to the United States and joined the Navy to oppose his uncle.
Interestingly! Black Sea is an earthquake hot zone
The most widely spoken language on the islands is not Andamanese or Nicobarese
Mexico's presidential residence is 14 times larger than the White House and officially welcomed tourists in 2018.
Did you Know? The first Pizzeria in USA opened in New York.
We still only know a fraction of the marine species in our oceans.
The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs were based on very different designs
Come to Myanmar for a cultural experience!
Uzbekistan is The World’s 56th Largest Country
The French army still use carrier pigeons
Japanese trains are some of the most punctual in the world
Disney Fact! Cinderella loses her shoes not only once but three times in the original film.
Some argue with the popular contention that the bombs ended World War Two
While filming Goku's Super Saiyan level 4 transformation for Dragon Ball GT, Sean Schemmel passed out.
Did you Know? Uzbek people believe in goodluck bread
Romania is the surprising birthplace of good coffee
Cherry farmers hire helicopters to blow dry their trees
Interestingly! The Sahara desert takes up quite a bit of space
There’s An Intergovernmental Arctic Forum.
Interestingly! Mount Hoverla is Ukraine's highest peak.
Ogilvie Maurice Hedgehog is Sonic the Hedgehog's full name.
Over 700,000 laborers took about 40 years to complete the statues.
Comrade Kim Ju Meok loves Stairway to Heaven
Uzbekistan contains UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Adolf Hitler received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.