The meaning of resources

The meaning of resources

A resource is anything that has value. If properly utilized, the resources of a country can help it make progress. Resources can be destroyed if they are not properly used. It is the responsibility of every citizen to conserve these resources. The resources which are available in your region can be divided into two main categories, namely natural resources and man-made resources.

Natural resources

These are the natural properties that a person, community or country has. Such resources are not man-made. They occur naturally. Examples of natural resources are land, gas, water, minerals, natural vegetation and wildlife.

Man-made resources

These are man-made properties which a person, community, region or country owns and uses. These resources include infrastructure such as roads, railways, harbours, airports and buildings.

This category also includes historical sites and museums like the ancient drawings of Kondoa Irangi, the old historical houses of Kaole in Bagamoyo and Kilwa Kivinje and the German old houses and stone houses in Zanzibar. In addition, there are cultural and traditional attractions, for example clothes, dances and songs which are also resources.