Question

in which region of Africa is mining for metals and gems the least important?
Group of answer choices

A-southern Africa

B-central Africa

C-western Africa

D-northern Africa

Answer 1

The region of Africa where mining for metals and gems is generally considered the least important is **B - central Africa**. Central Africa has vast natural resources, but many of the countries in this region have experienced political instability and lack the infrastructure for large-scale mining compared to other regions like southern Africa, western Africa, and northern Africa.