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How is Wool Processed ? | Animal Fibres | Economic Geography

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Processing of Wool 2. Distribution of Wool 3. Types 4. Sheep Farming 5. Geographical Requirements. Processing of Wool: The wool is usually transported and auctioned 'in the grease' or as it came from the animal. The first operation is thus cleaning or scouring the wool. The wool must then be carded or [...]

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World’s Largest Timber Producing Countries | Geography

The world's major timber producing countries fall into several regional groups, each of which has distinctive characteristics of timber production and use. Timber Production in North America: Despite growing exploitation of forests around the world, North America continues to dominate the timber industry. This is partly because the continent possesses vast forests, mostly of relatively easily ex­tracted conifers. These forests [...]

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Trading Zones of the World | Economic Geography

Here is a list of trading zones of the world:- 1. Western Europe 2. North America 3. Latin America 4. Africa 5. Australasia 6. U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe 7. Asia. 1. Western Europe: Western Europe is among the most industrialized and most densely-populated parts of the world. It leads all other regions in the annual volume of foreign trade. More [...]

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