Plantation

Large estate cultivated for export crops.

estate farm

A plantation is a large estate, typically in a tropical or subtropical area, cultivated for export crops. Historically, plantations were often associated with forced labor and slavery.

/plænˈteɪʃən/

The word 'plantation' comes from the Latin 'plantatio,' meaning 'a setting of plants.'

Plantations are big farms where crops like sugar, coffee, or cotton are grown to sell overseas.

What is a plantation? A large-scale farm focused on cash crops for export
Where did plantations historically exist? Historically, they were common in the Americas, Caribbean, and Asia
What crops are grown on plantations? Common crops include sugar cane, cotton, coffee, and tea

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