arid region
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That contrast is largely the result of human-made lakes along the Rio Grande, which have made farming possible in the arid region.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Like most of its neighbours in this arid region, the small Gulf monarchy depends heavily on imports, especially for its food supply.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
The Middle East’s abundant desalination plants, which remove salt from the Persian Gulf’s seawater, are the key source of drinking water for millions of residents in the arid region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
The area is known as Rukban, a vast arid region that once saw a refugee camp spring up on the Syrian side over the rise of the Islamic State group’s so-called caliphate in 2014.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
It was discovered by Giles in 1872, and is seldom visited, being in a dreary, arid region.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
