15 Richest Countries in the World by Natural Resources

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3. Saudi Arabia

Oil reserves: $31.5 trillion
Natural gas reserves: $2.9 trillion

Total worth of natural resources: $34.4 trillion

Despite its vast reserves of oil, Saudi Arabia’s economy seems to be on the brink of keeling over, due to the falling prices. There are serious doubts that oil production alone won’t be able to support the lavish lifestyle of the royal family and many benefits it extends to its citizens in order to keep dissent on manageable levels.

Richest Countries in the World by Natural Resources

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