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ProfessorGAC

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10. 15th Largest Producer

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #4)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 09:20 AM

Dec 26

They produce more petroleum than Venezuela & 75% more than the UK.
So yeah, the reserve must be substantial.

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The usual... Hugin Dec 26 #5

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Isis killing Christians.................. Lovie777 Dec 26 #3

It's a cycle of religious killings. They each kill each other and it's been that way for years. marble falls Dec 26 #12

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I've read Nigeria has a vast supply of oil... SheltieLover Dec 26 #4

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Wow! Ty. Prof SheltieLover Dec 26 #13

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Yeah, I Saw That ProfessorGAC Dec 26 #25

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