If poppies can grow all over the world, why is it that opium production is so heavily concentrated in Afghanistan?

Question

If poppies can grow all over the world, why is it that opium production is so heavily concentrated in Afghanistan?

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Answer 1

I’m surprised that the top comments has not mentioned the fact that Afghanistan has experienced the worst drought in living memory. The drought went on for over a decade and was becoming more frequent. Poppies are very drought resistant and can survive in harsh environments like bad soil.