Due to its proximity to the Sahara, most of the Cape Verde islands are dry, but on islands with high mountains and farther away from the coast, by orography, the humidity is much higher, giving a rainforest habitat, very degraded by the strong human presence.

" Over historical time spans there are a number of nearly constant variables that determine climate, including latitude, altitude, proportion of land to water, and proximity to oceans and mountains.

Its inhabitants contacted several villages on the coast and the mountains, keeping close proximity to the Cotocollao culture, located on the plateau of Quito and its surrounding valleys.

It is a centre for hillwalking and climbing due to its proximity to Ben Nevis and many other Munro mountains.

The town also features a sea port and is in proximity to several mountains, the most notable being " Old Demon Tooth ", usually depicted as a towering pointed peak leaning slightly to the side.

It is home to swamps, prairies and mountains due to the foothills of the Appalachians which end in the county, the Coosa River basin, and its proximity to the Black Belt Prairie.

Key determining factors for local climate are proximity to the ocean, elevation, and the presence and elevation of hills or mountains to the east and west.

Due to the proximity of numerous lakes, rivers and mountains, Post Falls has developed tourism and retirement communities.

Spokane experiences a four-season climate, and is close in proximity to dozens of lakes and rivers for swimming, boating, rafting, and fishing, as well as mountains for skiing, hiking, biking and sightseeing.

Sauda is located at the end of a fjord, with very mountainous terrain, with mountains like Skaulen (), and Kyrkjenuten () in proximity.

Their traces can be found in proximity to human residences in the mountains or newly cultivated lands.

Cuisine differs across India's diverse regions as a result of variation in local culture, geographical location ( proximity to sea, desert, or mountains ) and economics.

The close proximity to the mountains in all areas in Switzerland has greatly influenced the leisure of Swiss people.

Due to the proximity of the mountains to the coast, the city has a large gap between its north and south sides, thus providing views of the sea and mountain vistas from almost every part of the city.

Because of their altitude and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the coastal mountains have high humidity – warm moist air is forced upwards into higher, colder locations where it condenses.

One technique is proximity flying, which is flying close to the faces and ridges of mountains.

Due to Svaneti's close proximity to the Black Sea, the region is spared from the extremely cold winter temperatures that are characteristic of high mountains.

The extension is helpful for take offs to the north, and rare landings from the north, however it is debatable whether it will assist with standard landings from the south due to the proximity to nearby mountains.

The proximity of the mountains offers exquisite scenery and a great environment for those fond of hiking, camping, mountain climbing and skiing.

It is also becoming a popular home for many workers in Seoul because of its close proximity, and for the beautiful mountains and scenery that surround Anyang.

Villavicencio's proximity to huge mountains and great plains make the city an example of Colombia's geodiversity.

The mountains are especially popular with hillwalkers, due to their proximity and accessibility from Glasgow.

The Karameh operation highlighted PLO vulnerabilities in operating in close proximity to the Jordan River and so they moved their bases farther into the mountains, which placed additional strains on their operations.

The proximity to the Caucasus mountains and the Circassian people influenced the dress and uniform of the Cossacks — the distinctive Cherkesska overcoat and the bashlyk scarf, local dance such as the Lezginka too came into the Kuban Cossack lifestyle.

* Cluster analysis – techniques for grouping objects into a collection of groups ( called clusters ), based on some measure of proximity or similarity

For example in the case of anthrax, it is likely that by 24 – 36 hours after an attack, some small percentage of individuals ( those with compromised immune system or who had received a large dose of the organism due to proximity to the release point ) will become ill with classical symptoms and signs ( including a virtually unique chest X-ray finding, often recognized by public health officials if they receive timely reports ).

As motorised traffic increased, the setting of the monument began to be affected by the proximity of the two roads on either side – the A344 to Shrewton on the north side, and the A303 to Winterbourne Stoke to the south.

For example in the case of anthrax, it is likely that by 24 – 36 hours after an attack, some small percentage of individuals ( those with compromised immune system or who had received a large dose of the organism due to proximity to the release point ) will become ill with classical symptoms and signs ( including a virtually unique chest X-ray finding, often recognized by public health officials if they receive timely reports ).

Due to its proximity to the Principality of Monaco, it also serves as that city – state's airport.

Although the Tang Dynasty ( 618 – 907 ) capital at Chang ' an was the most thriving metropolis of China in its day, it was the city of Yangzhou — in proximity to the Grand Canal — that was the economic hub of the Tang era.

Wilhelm, Duke of Urach ( 1864 – 1928 ), had the distinction of being under consideration for five thrones at different times: that of King of Wurttemberg in the 1890s, as the senior agnate by primogeniture when it became likely that King William II would die without male descendants, leaving as heir Duke Albrecht of Wurttemberg, a more distantly related, albeit dynastic, royal kinsman ; Prince of Albania in 1913 ; Prince of Monaco as the next heir by proximity of blood following the Hereditary Prince Louis during a succession crisis resolved in July 1918 ; Grand Duke of Alsace-Lorraine in 1917, and his election by the Taryba as King of Lithuania in July 1918.

* Intercropping – practice of growing two or more crops in proximity.

attributed the atypically high frequencies of the haplogroup in the Masalit to either a recent population bottleneck that likely altered the community's original haplogroup diversity or to geographical proximity to E1b1b's place of origin in North Africa, where the researchers suggest that the clade " might have been brought to Sudan from [...] after the progressive desertification of the Sahara around 6, 000 – 8, 000 years ago ".

# Abiotic effect – involving changes in the environmental conditions that result from the proximity to a structurally dissimilar matrix

Law of Proximity – The law of proximity states that when an individual perceives an assortment of objects they perceive objects that are close to each other as forming a group.

The Hyades ' cohort of lower-mass stars – spectral types K and M – remains poorly understood, despite proximity and long observation.

It seems that the proximity and name of Wroxham Bridge – one side of which, naturally, is in Hoveton – gave rise to the common attribution of the name ' Wroxham ' to that part of Hoveton that is close to the river and may be considered the commercial centre for both villages.

Its location at the center of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties – in close proximity to the Florida Turnpike and I-95, and bordered by the Sawgrass Expressway, I-75 and I-595 – makes Sunrise accessible to area residents and visitors alike.

Accuracy requirements are strict, due to target size – reservoirs may only be a few tens to hundreds of meters across – and for safety reasons, because of the proximity of other boreholes.

During Prohibition ( 1923 – 33 ), the village's proximity to the Canadian border made it popular with those who wanted to smuggle illegal alcohol across the border.

The hamlet's attractions include the Walden – Wallkill Rail Trail, the Original Borden Farm ( namesake for the area's middle school ), the Wallkill River, the Magnanini Winery, and for its proximity to the Shawangunk Mountains.

Originally called Jefferson, it was the county seat of Pike County from 1815 – 1845, when it was decided by James Emmitt, a wealthy local entrepreneur, to move the county seat to Waverly due to its closer proximity to the then new Ohio & Erie Canal.

After the war, Wilder and Ohio-born Knoxville Iron Company founder Hiram Chamberlain ( 1835 – 1916 ) purchased at what is now Rockwood, selecting the location due to the ore and coal resources at the base of Walden Ridge, the proximity to the Tennessee River, and an assumption that the encroaching railroads would descend the Plateau at nearby Emory Gap.