Afghanistan - world’s leader in Opium production

Q.  Which country is the world’s leader in Opium production?
- Published on 11 Jul 16

a. Afghanistan
b. Myanmar
c. Laos
d. Thailand

ANSWER: Afghanistan
 
  • Myanmar is the world's second largest producer of illicit opium, after Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan now produces over 90% of the world's non-pharmaceutical-grade opium. In addition to opiates, Afghanistan is also the world's largest producer of hashish.

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