The irrigation system of Madeira

On the southern coast of Madeira, which contains the greater part of the population and arable areas, the temperature up to about 400 m is suitable for the cultivation of tropical plants, but the precipitation is insufficient, especially during the long and period. Water is brought from other parts...

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Main Author: Ritva Ruotsalo-Aario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Geographical Society of Finland 1981-01-01
Series:Fennia: International Journal of Geography
Online Access:https://fennia.journal.fi/article/view/9146