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The city earned the title due to its large-scale cultivation and processing industries.
Gilroy, California (USA) is known as the Garlic Capital of the World. The city earned this title due to its large-scale garlic cultivation and processing industries.

Garlic grown in Gilroy is supplied across the United States and exported to other regions. Over the years, the city built a strong reputation due to its consistent production.

Gilroy has fertile soil and a warm climate that supports garlic farming. Furthermore, farmers in this region use advanced cultivation methods that help produce large quantities of garlic.

Here, garlic farming has become an important economic activity, supporting employment and related industries.

Gilroy also hosts the famous Gilroy Garlic Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. The festival features various garlic-based dishes, cooking competitions, and entertainment activities. The festival promotes garlic farming and tourism in the region.

Although Gilroy is called the Garlic Capital, China leads global garlic production.
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