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Where in the world does cotton orginate?

Last Updated: November 29, 2007

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Most believe that cultivated cotton originated in the countries of Egypt and South America. However, there are cotton species (Gossypium species) native to every continent, except Antarctica, as well as the Galapagos and Hawaiian islands.

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