💡 **"The Secret Economy of Sand: The World’s Most Underrated Resource"**  

Did you know that sand is the second most consumed natural resource after water? 🌊🏖️  
From building skyscrapers to making glass and even silicon chips, sand powers our modern world. Yet, the demand for it has triggered a **black market worth $70 billion a year**, with illegal mining operations stripping entire beaches and riverbeds.  

Countries like India and Morocco are battling sand mafias, while Singapore, the world's largest sand importer, has literally expanded its landmass using imported sand. 🌆🏗️  

This hidden economy is reshaping landscapes and driving geopolitical tensions.  

#Economics #HiddenMarket #SandEconomy