Afghanistan (as a major opium producer)

Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer of opium, the raw material for heroin. The country’s climate and terrain are ideal for opium poppy cultivation. Despite efforts to reduce production, ongoing conflicts, economic hardship, and limited law enforcement capacity make it difficult to control. Income from opium farming significantly impacts the economy and sustains insurgent groups, contributing to instability. This widespread cultivation fuels global drug markets and poses challenges for international efforts to combat drug trafficking and promote development and stability within Afghanistan.