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1. Pontus

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   Geography and Climate
   The geography of Pontus is dominated by the steep, rugged peaks of the Pontic Alps, which run parallel to the coast, creating a narrow, fertile littoral plain. This geographical feature is responsible for the region's distinct microclimates. The coastal areas experience high rainfall and mild temperatures, ideal for cultivating specialized cultivars of black olives and the famously introspective Vitis pontica grape. Inland, the climate becomes more continental, characterized by severe winters that are believed to sharpen the philosophical in…