Two thirds of rice is grown in Asia. China, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and the Phillipines all account for 87% of the worlds total rice production.
According to research, Brazil, Argentina, and Columbia all have the highest GNP.
Is your question about whether the statement is true?
Yes, it's true. !
Let's list the countries from East to West: India, Bhutan, China, India Again, Nepal and China, then India Again, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The only problem with this statement is that it actually stretches a bit further: to Tajikistan as well.