(sometimes lowercase) an area of Southeast Asia encompassing parts of Myanmar (Burma), Laos, and Thailand, significant as a major source of opium and heroin.
Canadian. the peninsula enclosed by Lakes Ontario, Erie, and Huron.
an opium-producing area of SE Asia, comprising parts of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand
any more or less triangular area or region noted for its success, prosperity, influence, etc
maths a triangle which has two 72-degree angles and one 36-degree angle
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I was staying within a stone’s throw of the border in Thailand at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023
At another Lomita spot, the Golden Triangle, items from Marissa Engoy’s brand are on display.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023
There is also a geographical imbalance, with 80% of venture capital investment flowing to the "Golden Triangle" of London, Oxford and Cambridge.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023
Explore Worldwide is offering an eight-day tour of India’s Golden Triangle — including Agra, Karauli and Jaipur — from $840 a person.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2022
Different firms use different borders for D.C.'s Central Business District, but the area is generally understood as downtown, and made up of the DowntownDC BID, Golden Triangle BID and parts of Capitol Hill.
From Washington Post • May 4, 2022
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