Correct option is C
The second-largest diamond ever found, a rough 2,492-carat stone, was recently discovered in
Botswana.
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Mine Location: Found at Karowe mine, approximately 500km north of Botswana's capital, Gaborone.
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Ownership: The mine is owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond.
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Historical Context: This is the largest diamond ever discovered in Botswana, surpassing the previous record of a 1,758-carat diamond found in 2019 at the same mine.
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Global Ranking: It
follows the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond found in South Africa in 1905, now part of the British Crown Jewels.
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Botswana's Role: One of the world’s largest diamond producers, accounting for around 20% of global production.