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Old 10-11-2012, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Webstral View Post
Is Australia counted as a “maritime” nation; i.e., one that derives its wealth from seaborne trade?
Australia's economy is nearly entirely dependent on exporting bulk commodities (iron ore, coal wheat etc). Putting it simply, without shipping, we're screwed.
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