India, June 6 -- Coal still kind of remains one of the most used fossil fuels around the world, powering electricity generation and heavy industries across many countries. Even with the whole worldwide push toward cleaner energy, coal keeps a strong presence, mainly for energy security and industrial growth. So, here's the lowdown on which country seems to lead in coal production, plus a few other important bits about coal production and consumption across the globe.

Which country has the largest production of coal in the world?

China is the biggest coal producer on earth. It basically runs the world's coal output because of its huge energy needs, the large number of coal power plants it has, and really extensive mining operations. Chin...