The finest olive-trees and the best olives in Europe grow in the mountains.

A variable, but generally mild climate, brings to maturity the products of extreme latitudes.

Half the country is favourable to the palm and the orange.
Numerous and thriving flocks roam across the plains in winter, and ascend to the mountains in summer.

Horses, cows, and sheep live and multiply in the open air, without need of shelter.

Indian buffaloes swarm in the marshes.