Which area of Southeast Asia,encompassing approximately 150,000 square miles of forested highlands and including the western fringe of Laos,the four northern provinces of Thailand,and the northeastern parts of Burma,is responsible for a large percentage of the heroin that is smuggled into the United States?

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Which area of Southeast Asia,encompassing approximately 150,000 square miles of forested highlands and including the western fringe of Laos,the four northern provinces of Thailand,and the northeastern parts of Burma,is responsible for a large percentage of the heroin that is smuggled into the United States?​

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The Golden Triangle, which includes the western fringe of Laos, the four northern provinces of Thailand, and the northeastern parts of Burma (Myanmar), is responsible for a large percentage of the heroin that is smuggled into the United States. The Golden Crescent, on the other hand, is an area that includes parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and is known for trafficking opiates. The Golden Circle and Golden Moon are not commonly used terms in relation to drug trafficking.

Which Area of Southeast Asia,encompassing Approximately 150,000 Square Miles of Forested