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Briefly describe the benefits of eating this citric fruit.

Where was it first cultivated? Which country is the leading


orange producer nowadays?
Orange is known to have several health benefits and is among the most popular fruits around the world. some benefits are:

Oranges originated in Asia in what is now called southeast China. Cultivated for at least 7,000 years in India and in China since 2,500 BC and documented in China since 340
BC. Actually, Brazil is the leading orange producer in the world producing about 30% of the world’s output. 94% of the country’s orange production is concentrated in the
state of Sao Paulo. Brazil is also the leading exporter of orange fruits and orange juice.

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