Other possibilities proposed were the distribution of water filters, and making better use of the region's abundant rainfall.

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The Greek climate is also a winning combination: ample sun, minimal rainfall and abundant poor soil set the stage for some serious grape growing.

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Traditionally, the East has been a place where rainfall and water were abundant.

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