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(C) Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana are the two largest cocoa-producing countries globally. West Africa accounts for approximately 70% of the world's cocoa supply. Cote d'Ivoire is the world's leading producer, followed by Ghana. Cocoa thrives in humid equatorial climates, characterized by consistent rainfall, warmth, and fertile soils, conditions prevalent in these West African nations.
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Algeria and Morocco are located in North Africa and primarily experience Mediterranean climates, which are characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. These conditions are not conducive to cocoa cultivation, which requires a hot and humid equatorial climate year-round.
Botswana and Namibia, situated in Southern Africa, are predominantly semi-arid to arid regions. They receive low annual rainfall and feature extensive desert or semi-desert landscapes, making them unsuitable for the cultivation of cocoa, a crop that demands high humidity and significant precipitation.
While Madagascar and Mozambique are located within tropical zones, their cocoa production volumes are comparatively small and do not rank among the world's largest. Their contribution to global cocoa supply is minor.