Where is the Mediterranean climate zone found?
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Mediterranean climate zones are found around the Mediterranean Basin and in a few other regions such as coastal California, central Chile, the Cape region of South Africa, and southwest Australia. They have dry summers and wet winters.
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Mediterranean climates occur in regions typically located on the western sides of continents, usually between about 30° and 40° latitude. The classic example is around the Mediterranean Sea, but similar climates also appear in coastal California, central Chile, the Cape region of South Africa, and southwest Australia. These areas share hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. The pattern is important for agriculture, vineyards, and wildfire risk.
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