Mango is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia. Along with India and Pakistan, mango is also the national fruit of the Philippines. The mangoes of Southeast asia tend to be more on the juicy, sweet side, although all shapes, sizes and variations exist. Due to close trade ties with India, most of of Southeast asia has been growing mango since ancient times- mango finds rich mention in the literature of southeast asia. Mangoes from Thailand and Philippines are very famous for their sweetness, flavor and juiciness.