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A '''mango''' is a type of [[fruit]]. The mango tree is native to South Asia, from where it has been taken to become one of the most widely cultivated fruits in the [[tropics]]. It is harvested in the month of March (summer season) until the end of May. | A '''mango''' is a type of [[fruit]]. The mango tree is native to South Asia, from where it has been taken to become one of the most widely cultivated fruits in the [[tropics]]. It is harvested in the month of March (summer season) until the end of May. | ||
[[Pakistan]] and [[India]] share the major export market of mangoes. It is also their national fruit. Ripe mangoes are very sweet in taste but they are bitterly sour before they ripen. There are many different types of mangoes found in India such as Langra, Dusshera, Chausa, Tota, Safadi. Alphonso mangoes can be found in various parts of | [[Pakistan]] and [[India]] share the major export market of mangoes. It is also their national fruit. Ripe mangoes are very sweet in taste but they are bitterly sour before they ripen. There are many different types of mangoes found in India such as Langra, Dusshera, Chausa, Tota, Safadi. Alphonso mangoes can be found in various parts of [[western India]]. | ||
These mangoes are also indigenous to the southern part of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom. Described by these southerners (the Ibibios) as Grade 1 mangoes. | These mangoes are also indigenous to the southern part of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom. Described by these southerners (the Ibibios) as Grade 1 mangoes. | ||