From small beginnings, South America grew to greatness because of maize. Just did this and it's correct.
The 3 countries that do not have predominantly arid and semi-arid climates from this regions are Lebanon (Southwest Asia), Kazakhstan (Central Asia), and Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia).
Lebanon has a typical Mediterranean climate, though with little higher precipitation than usual for this type of climate.
Kazkhstan has a predominantly sharp continental climate.
Kyrgyzstan has a typical continental climate.
From my perspective the crop is called "Poppy Crops".