In which of the following regions of the world, the production of citrus fruits is well developed?

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  1. Monsoon regions
  2. Tropical high lands regions
  3. Mediterranean regions
  4. Equatorial regions

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Option 3 : Mediterranean regions
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The correct answer is Mediterranean regions.

  • Citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, grow well in the Mediterranean region due to a similar root structure as olive trees, but also because the fruits have thick skins, which are well adapted to the climate.

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  • This Mediterranean region includes the Mediterranean Sea and seven Member States, either partially (France, Portugal, Italy, Spain) or completely (Greece, Malta, Cyprus).
  • Features of this region:
    • A climate of hot dry summers and humid, cool winters and a generally hilly landscape.
    • The climate is characterized by hot dry summers and humid, cool winters.
    • It is also very capricious with sudden heavy rain or bouts of high winds such as the Sirocco and Mistral.
    • This climate has a profound influence on the vegetation and wildlife of the region.
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