subtropics

thumb|upright=1.3|Areas of the world with subtropical climates

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The subtropics are regions located between the tropical and temperate zones that have warm climates with distinct seasonal variations. These areas are important because they support diverse ecosystems and are home to significant human populations, making them economically and ecologically significant parts of our world.

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Definition
Rainfall
Flora
Varieties
Humid subtropical climate
Subtropical highland climate
Mediterranean climate
Semi-desert/desert climate
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thumb|upright=1.3|Areas of the world with subtropical climates

The subtropical zones or subtropics are geographical and climate zones immediately to the north and south of the tropics. Geographically part of the temperate zones of both hemispheres, they cover the middle latitudes from to approximately 35° to 40° north and south. The horse latitudes lie within this range.