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I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here, but a country that had a lot of iron ore was Sweden.
Eliminate the civic test history part and keep the English part this would be more easier for children’s and adults since nobody who understands English doesn’t need to know the history of the United States.
Is it possible to avoid it? Yes I believe so for certain well developed countries with many resources.
For smaller, underdeveloped countries it would prove possible if population willing to go without the certain product or service. If they have never had it they won't miss it.
That question has many factors to consider.