. Europe and other continents . ins, isthe region which has the heaviest rainfall in the tea is raised on the hills of that section (Figs. 272and 278) ; for tea requires a hot climate, an abundanceof rain, and sufficient slope to prevent the water fromstanding about the roots of the plant. The tea plant, which is three or four feet high, has brightgreen leaves resembling those of a rose bush. The leaves arepicked several times a year, often by boys and girls. Afterthey are picked they are dried in the sun and later in buildings,in order to remove all moisture before packing. Other C
. Europe and other continents . ins, isthe region which has the heaviest rainfall in the tea is raised on the hills of that section (Figs. 272and 278) ; for tea requires a hot climate, an abundanceof rain, and sufficient slope to prevent the water fromstanding about the roots of the plant. The tea plant, which is three or four feet high, has brightgreen leaves resembling those of a rose bush. The leaves arepicked several times a year, often by boys and girls. Afterthey are picked they are dried in the sun and later in buildings,in order to remove all moisture before packing. Other Countries.—Just north of this tea district, among theHimalayas, are Nepal and Bhutan, which, though small, retaintheir independence because so protected by the mountains. INDIA 391 At one time Portugal and France had important colonies inIndia; but they now control only very small sections, too smallto be shown on our map. Principal Cities. — So many Hindus are engaged infarming that only about five per cent of them dwell in.
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