1, "Golden Triangle" area
The Golden Triangle refers to a triangle located in the border areas of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos in Southeast Asia. Because this area is rich in opium and other drugs for a long time, it is the main drug producing area in the world, making the "Golden Triangle" famous in the world.
2. "Golden Crescent" area
The Golden Crescent is the opium and heroin production base second only to the Golden Triangle. It is located at the junction of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, so it is named because it looks like a crescent moon.
The "Golden Crescent" area has been growing opium with high output, and was once the largest opium producing area in the world. Golden Crescent, the world's three major drug producing areas, is located in southwest Asia, extending from eastern Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan to Pakistan. Afghanistan is the biggest drug producing area of Golden Crescent. Because it looks like a crescent moon, it is called the "Golden Crescent".
3. "Silver Triangle" area.
The Silver Triangle refers to the Andes and the Amazon River basin, where Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil are concentrated in Latin America. This area, with a total area of over 200,000 square kilometers, is famous for its rich cocaine, marijuana and other drugs, so it has been called the "Silver Triangle" since 1970s.
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Golden Triangle
The golden triangle in a broad sense refers to the "three neglected areas" at the junction of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. The narrow golden triangle refers to the delta where the Mekong River meets the Messai River. As a symbol of the Golden Triangle in Thailand, the famous Golden Triangle archway is located in Sobruak village near the ancient city of Qingsheng. It is located between Meisai Town and Qingsheng Town, 60 kilometers away from Meisai, 0 kilometers away from Qingsheng1/kloc-0, and faces Myanmar and Laos across the river.
Because it is located in a mountainous area, with unique landforms, lush trees and beautiful scenery, and because Myanmar and Laos are isolated from the world, it adds to the mystery of this place. The Golden Triangle was once famous for opium production, and 80% of the world's opium came from here. Today, the Golden Triangle has become a famous tourist attraction in northern Thailand.
Attracting countless tourists every year. The Golden Triangle Arch is made of marble and 4 meters high. It is engraved with the words "Golden Triangle" in Thai and English. There are tourist souvenir shops, jade jewelry stores and restaurants around, selling all kinds of special goods.
Such as Thailand's mountain ethnic costumes, Myanmar's jewelry and jade, Laos' delicacies. Shop assistants usually wear national costumes, showing the unique national customs in northern Thailand, and the goods are also very memorable.
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