________ being the 5th largest producer in the world is the only exported of wheat in Europe.
A
England
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B
France
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C
Norway
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D
Netherlands
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Solution
The correct option is B France
France (36,924,938 Tonnes)
France is the largest producer of wheat in Europe, with this crop being cultivated throughout the country. It is cultivated to the greatest extent in the northern regions of France. The French state of Centre is the leading wheat producing region in the country (accounting for 16% of France’s total wheat output) followed by Picardie (accounting for 10% of France’s wheat output). Winter wheat is the main variety of wheat grown in this country, and is planted in the autumn season and harvested in August of the following year.