Australia, a country rich in natural resources, has often attracted attention in recent years for its huge mineral exports. In 2021, Australia exported up to 870 million tonnes of iron ore, worth about $98.3 billion. Based on its population of 26 million, the average person receives US$3,780 per person for iron ore exports. This figure undoubtedly shows Australia's huge advantage in the field of resource exports.
However, when we dig deeper into Australia's history, it is clear that it is too one-sided to see it as a "country on a minecart". In fact, in addition to iron ore, bauxite, lead, tantalum, diamonds, lithium, manganese, zinc, gold, nickel, silver, uranium and other resources reserves and exports in the world, Australia also has many commendable industrial and economic achievements.
Australia not only has world-leading biological breeding technology in agriculture, but also has a strong strength in the fields of medical care, scientific research, education and services. In addition, Australia's financial sector and business services are increasingly becoming new engines of economic growth. In terms of culture and innovation, Australia's films, music and art are internationally renowned, adding to the country's soft power.
The reason why Australia can rank among the developed countries by virtue of its resource advantages lies in its deep talent pool, advanced technology research and development capabilities and efficient market operation mechanism. This not only means Australia's efficient use of resources and continuous innovation, but also demonstrates its comprehensive strength as a country for sustainable development in the context of globalization.
To sum up, Australia has become a developed country not only because of its abundant natural resources, but also because of its diversified development strategy and global vision. In the future, Australia still has the potential to make breakthroughs in more areas and continue to play its irreplaceable role on the global stage.