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Which country recently closed its last coal mine.

Correct answer: C. Germany

  • A. France
  • B. USA
  • C. Germany
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Germany closed its last hard-coal mine at Prosper-Haniel in December 2018, ending an industry that had been central to the Ruhr region. This did not mean Germany had ended all coal-fired power generation.

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