Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
RECONNAISSANCE
reconnaissance, reconnaissance mission
(noun) the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy); āan exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance missionā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
reconnaissance (countable and uncountable, plural reconnaissances)
The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*con"nois*sance, Re*con"nais*sance (r-kn"ns-sns), n. Etym: [F. See Recognizance.]
Definition: The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. Specifically: (a) (Geol.) An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character. (b) (Engin.)
Definition: An examination of a region as to its general natural features, preparatory to a more particular survey for the purposes of triangulation, or of determining the location of a public work. (c) (Mil.) An examination of a territory, or of an enemy's position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition. Reconnoissance in force (Mil.), a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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