Aluminum, is a chemical element with the atomic number 13. Aluminum has a face-centered cubic (FCC) crystalline structure, which allows for efficient packing of atoms and provides strength and stability. Aluminum is used in car bodies, engine components, wheels, and transmission housings to reduce weight, increase fuel efficiency, and improve performance. Aluminum is not considered a toxic metal in the same way as elements like lead, mercury, or cadmium. The price of aluminum is influenced by a variety of factors, including supply and demand dynamics, production costs, and global economic conditions. Metal is a term used to describe a class of chemical elements that exhibit certain properties and characteristics. Metals are excellent conductors of electricity. Metals have attracted human attention for centuries because people were able to use metals to make high-performance tools that they used in both warfare and logistics. In the 20th century, the discovery and extraction of oil in the Middle East transformed the region's economy. West Asia has a geologically diverse landscape that has undergone complex geological processes over millions of years. South Sudan, the world's youngest country, gained independence in 2011 and has since been working to establish its economy and trade systems. The country's financial and trading infrastructure is underdeveloped due to years of conflict, instability, and a reliance on oil as its primary economic driver. Oil accounts for nearly all of South Sudan's government revenue and export earnings, but fluctuations in oil prices and internal unrest have significantly impacted the economy. The financial sector is small, and banking services are limited, with most transactions done in cash due to a lack of proper banking infrastructure.
