World Coconut Day

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September 2 is celebrated as World Coconut Day.

IMPORTANT FACTS -

• Theme of 2022 - "Growing coconut for a better future and life".

• This day highlights the importance of coconut in our daily life.

• Coconuts are used before every auspicious occasion in India and their water is considered to be the best source to hydrate the body and provide essential nutrients.

• Since coconut water is low in calories, it is very useful for losing weight.

• Coconut is mostly found in tropical countries.

• This fruit is most popular in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Indonesia is one of the largest producers of coconuts.

• Indonesia (1st), India (2nd), Philippines (3rd), Brazil (4th) and Sri Lanka (5th) are the top exporters of coconut.

Background :

• The coconut tree is often called the "tree of life".

• It is used in various forms such as food, medicine and cosmetics.

• The first World Coconut Day was celebrated on 2 September 2009 by the Asia Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) to spread awareness about the importance of coconuts and their impact on society.

• Since then, UN-ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia Pacific) has authorised the APCC to celebrate this day on 2 September every year.