5 Fun Facts About Mangoes

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 27, 2024

Varieties

They come in hundreds of different varieties, each with its own unique characteristics.

Name

The Tamil word "mankay" and the Malayalam word "manga" are the origins of the English word "mango," which was brought to India by Portuguese traders.

National Fruit

This fruit is the nationality of the Philippines, India, and Pakistan.

Cultivation

It is estimated that mangoes were first farmed about 4000 years ago.

Oldest Tree

Located in East Khandesh, Central India, the oldest surviving mango tree is thought to be around 300 years old.

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