Breadbasket

Wheatfield in Punjab, India

The Breadbasket of a country or of a region is an area which, because of the richness of the soil and/or advantageous climate, produces large quantities of wheat or other grain. For example the Punjab province is considered the breadbasket of Pakistan.

References

  1. ↑ "Pakistan flood: Sindh braces as water envelops southern Punjab". Guardian. 6 August 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2013.