RE:RE:RE:To compare, how long did it take Saudi Arabia to find oil? My impression is that it happened very quickly in the 20's and 30's (maybe sooner) and helped the House of Saud cement it's place as the dominant ruling force in Arabia.
I have heard it said that they if one stuck pipe in the sand oil will sprout. True or not but there obviously is a lot of good oil accessable in Saudi Arabia.