Multiple choice

Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as 'The Golden Crescent' the largest opium industry in the world?

  1. Myanmar, Laos and Thailand

  2. Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq

  3. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran

  4. Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Golden Crescent refers to the triangular region comprising Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, which has been one of the world's largest opium-producing areas. This should not be confused with the Golden Triangle (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand). Option C correctly identifies the Golden Crescent countries.