Which country of the tropical north leads in mining and producing emeralds?

ecuador

venezuela

guyana

colombia

Option: Colombia

Explanation:

Columbia is one of the countries that produce two-third of the emerald of the world. The most famous deposit in Colombia is the Muzo Mine and Chivor mine which lies in the northwest and northeast of Bogota in Columbia. Emerald is a gemstone of medium or darker green color. The green color obtains through the impurities of vanadium or chromium.    

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.

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