That was the case in Bible lands, such as the interior of Asia Minor, where the apostle Paul did missionary work.
(‏ عزرا ١٠ :‏ ٩‏ )‏ بالمقابل ،‏ يتوق سكان الاقاليم الحارة والجافة الى زخات المطر المنعشة .‏