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Because of climate, it is less expensive to grow bananas in Central America and ship them to the U.S.

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Banana plants need a lot more warmth and sunlight to grow, so they are only suited to the tropical regions.

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Q: Why does the US import most of its bananas from Central America rather than grow its own bananas in America?
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