COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
IMPERIALISM IN ASIA
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Question
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plantains
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beans
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rice
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wheat
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jasmine Rice From Thailand Arguably the most common rice variety across Asia, the medium-grain rice stands out for its distinctive floral fragrance, which alludes to its sweet-smelling jasmine flower.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rice is a plant that requires plenty of water and heat. It is well suited to the tropical climate of places like Indonesia and Thailand, where it grows well if the rains are plentiful. In Thailand, and in Bali in Indonesia, and on the island of Madagascar it is possible to grow two or more rice crops each year.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ending hunger and malnutrition in Southeast Asia is essential and rice plays a critical role. Rice is the single most important staple in the region as it provides 50% of calorie intake for its population. The region’s rice areas comprise 48 million ha or almost 30% of the world rice harvest.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rice is particularly important in mainland Southeast Asia. Farmers in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam grow rice on more land than any other crop. Vietnam and Thailand are the top two rice exporters in the world.