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World's Second-Largest Diamond Found in Botswana

  • A 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever, was discovered in Botswana at Lucara Diamond's Karowe mine.
  • This find is the biggest since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond in 1905, parts of which are in the British Crown Jewels.
  • Botswana's government confirmed it as the largest diamond ever found in the country.
  • Botswana is a leading diamond producer, contributing about 20% of global production.

Source: BBC

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ZestyQuokka
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Kohinoor 🥺

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Was sold to east india company by the king who had it in possession at the time, claimed by current British Govt

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