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Which country produces the most coal?

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The United States has the worlds largest proven coal reserves, we have approximately 27% of the worlds coal within our borders...

A lot of our coal is the best quality anthracite coal as well...a lot of that is in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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China produces almost half of world's coal; Australia exports the most coal; Japan imports the most coal.

Top coal producers, according to the World Coal Institute as of 2006 are:

  1. China at 2,482 metric tons
  2. United States at 990 metric tons
  3. India at 427 metric tons
  4. Australia at 309 metric tons
  5. South Africa at 244 metric tons
  6. Russia at 233 metric tons
  7. Indonesia at 169 metric tons
  8. Poland at 95 metric tons
  9. Kazakhstan at 92 metric tons
  10. Colombia at 64 metric tons

South Africa, Uruguay, Uganda

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Led by China, Asia-Pacific countries accounted for 65% of world hard coal consumption in 2006 (up 23% since 1996). North America consumed 18% (down 22%) while European Union nations used 7% (down 36%), followed by Russia's 6% (down 25%).

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America China, India

Becuase they are huge country.

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The United States is the main user of coal, 92% of the coal used to generate eletricity.

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China, united states, India

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united states

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China uviesly

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China

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