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The region is rich in iron ore and coal.
the region wealth of mineral deposits was a major bone of contention between the two powers. France had lost these rich provinces to the Prussians or Germans during the Franco-Prussian wars and was one of the major reasons why France had to seek colonies and also participate in the wars.
the region wealth of mineral deposits was a major bone of contention between the two powers. France had lost these rich provinces to the Prussians or Germans during the Franco-Prussian wars and was one of the major reasons why France had to seek colonies and also participate in the wars.