banana belt

Questions

What does banana belt mean?

A small land area with a warmer climate than its surroundings, particularly one whose location on a map suggests a cold climate.

Where does banana belt come from?

From banana + belt. Perhaps influenced by sunbelt and the dependence of bananas on a warm climate.

How to pronounce banana belt

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