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Saudi Arabia - Oil

In 1938, oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia by the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco).  However, it was only in 1973 that Saudi Arabia obtained twenty percent (20%) stock in the company.  Then in 1988, the country purchased the company.

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