mezz primary

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region I have studied is the Mezz

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this region has a population of 22 million people

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the area is dominated by a spine of high mountains running down named the Apennines

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85% of this area is hilly

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2 main rivers drain off the Apennine water shed= the Volturno and Ofanto
Rainfall is scarce but erodes loose, thin soils when it falls

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the rivers drain East and West off the high ground

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the Mezz has a Mediterranean climate with mild, damp winters and hot summers.

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farm sizes are very small in the region. The age of farmers have also advanced and sons have left the industry. Most farmers depend on EU grants

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upland soils are thin and infertile. Overgrazing and soil erosion occurs because of too many sheep and goats.

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rock type is very hard to store water for irrigation

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three main types of farming: three crops, olives citrus fruits and vines.

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winter wheat
grown mainly in Campania where volcanic soils are deep and fertile

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livestock
sheep and goats restricted to vast, upland areas to poorer farms. Dairy products and meat is produced

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fishing is also a very important primary activity. Fish replace meat because of the bad farm lands.

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They use small fishing boats and commonly catch sardines, tuna and selfish. The region suffers from overfishing and pollution