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The U.S. ranks 2nd in natural gas production
27 April 2009
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According to the CIA World Factbook, the United States produces 18.1% of the world’s natural gas, which makes the United States rank second in that category. Russia ranks first, producing 21.6% of the world’s natural gas. Together, the top five countries–Russia, the United States, Canada, Iran, and Norway–produce 52.9% of the world’s natural gas.
Categories: energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Ranking of 2
Canada, energy, Iran, natural gas, Norway, Russia
The U.S. ranks 25th in grapefruit
27 April 2009
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According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, in 2003 Americans consumed 2 kilograms per capita of grapefruit, which was enough to make the United States tied for twenty-fifth with several other countries. Dominica ranked first, at 162 kilograms per capita.
Categories: Food and Drink, Ranking of 21 to 50
Dominica, food, grapefruit