...getation and includes many of the larger African mammals, such as elephants, rhinoceroses, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, antelope, lions, and gorillas. Also found are crocodiles and various birds and insects.Forestry and Fishing The rich rain forests of Cabinda and the northest furnished 7 million cu m 247 million cu ft of roundood for fuel and industrial purposes in 1995. Because of the cool Benguela Current, the aters off the coast of Angola are particularly rich in marine life. Fishing has thus been a traditionally important activity in 1995 the total catch as 80,723 metric tons, primarily mackerel and sardines. Namibe and Lobito are the principal fishing ports.Mining Petroleum accounts for 90 percent of national exports by value. Most production is from the offshore fields of Cabinda, hich ere first exploited in the 1960s. The total output of crude petroleum in 1996 as 259 million barrels. Diamonds remain the second most important mineral. Output in 1996 as 4.0 million carats nearly all ere of gem quality. Iron ore, formerly the third most important mineral, has not been produced commercially since 1975 because the mines ere partially destroyed during the civil ar. Production of salt and natural gas has continued, despite the disruption of the ar.Manufacturing The development of the industrial sector has been limited. The principal manufactured products are beverages and processed foods, such as refined sugar, fish meal, flour, and beer. Other products include textiles, cement, glass, and chemicals. Petroleum refineries are located in Cabinda and at Luanda.Energy Angola has great hydroelectric potential in the numerous streams that descend from the central plateau. Hydroelectric plants have been constructed on the Cuanza, Cunene, Dande, and Catumbela rivers. The total production of electric energy in 1996 as 1.9 billion kiloatt-hours, 75 percent of hich as generated from hydroelectric plants. At present Angolas poer production potential exceeds its needs.456efmni5tBCJ OJaQJaaJ ph5BOJaQJataJ phCJBCJOJaQJaaJph5BCJOJaQJataJph!faad78Hsaaaad78Hs
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