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Energy Geography - Identifying Countries by Power Mix and Resources

(Updated: 2025-03-22)

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Key Fact: Extreme Power Mix Skew Instantly Identifies Countries

France generates about 70% from nuclear - unique worldwide. Norway gets 98% from hydro. Iceland produces 100% from renewables. Countries with extremely skewed power mixes can be instantly identified.

Fossil Fuel Distribution

Oil reserves: Venezuela (#1), Saudi Arabia (#2), Canada (#3). Gas reserves: Russia (#1), Iran (#2), Qatar (#3), Turkmenistan (#4). Coal: USA (#1), Russia (#2), Australia (#3). 'Largest oil reserves' means Venezuela (not Saudi Arabia). 'Largest gas reserves' means Russia.

Renewable Energy Leaders

Hydro: Norway (98%), Paraguay (100%), Brazil (65%). Geothermal: Iceland (30% electricity + heating), Kenya (45%). Wind: Denmark (55%). 'Nearly 100% hydro' means Norway or Paraguay. 'Geothermal giant' means Iceland or Kenya.

Nuclear Power Geography

About 32 countries have nuclear plants. Highest dependence: France (70%), Slovakia (52%), Ukraine (55%). By reactor count: USA (93), France (56), China (55). 'Highest nuclear dependence' means France. Only African country with nuclear power: South Africa.

Next Steps

Memorize: 'nuclear = France,' 'hydro = Norway,' 'geothermal = Iceland,' 'oil reserves #1 = Venezuela.' Energy hints are infrequent but have extremely high identification power.

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