Orange Facts – 51 Interesting Facts About Oranges

Orange Facts

Brazil is the largest producer of oranges, followed by U.S., Mexico and China.

Orange juice is the most popular juice in America.

There are more than 600 varieties of oranges.

Orange blossoms and oranges are the symbol of love.

The vitamin C is oranges are associated with reduced risk of colon cancer, because it prevents DNA mutations.

Orange peel can act as an effective slug repellent in the garden.

Oranges originated in Southeast Asia around 4000 B.C. from which they spread to India.

Oranges are modified berries.

There are more than 35,000,000 orange trees in Spain.

Orange was used as the name of the color in 1542.