subtropical zone

collocation in English

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subtropical
adjective
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/ˌsʌbˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌsʌbˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/
belonging to or relating to parts of the world that are immediately south or north of the tropics (= the hottest areas) and have very hot weather at some times of ...
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zone
noun[C]
uk
/zəʊn/us
/zoʊn/
an area, especially one that is different from the areas around it because it has different characteristics or is used for ...
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(Definition ofsubtropicalandzonefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The southern portion is much more humid and lies in the humidsubtropicalzone, with more temperate winters and long, hot, humid summers.
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In thesubtropicalzone, mangroves, cycads and tree ferns can be found.
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The reservoir is used for irrigation purposes in 22ha sqkm of land insubtropicalzonethrough the 7.8 km and 8.2 km long channels.
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In terms of climate, the area is dominated by a humidsubtropicalzone, with some tropical and oceanic climate zones.
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It is situated in asubtropicalzone, rich in agricultural produce such as citrus fruit and tea.
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Their range does however extend a little into thesubtropicalzone.
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Nangan's climate is classified assubtropicalzone, with distinct seasons.
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Sugar beets grow exclusively in the temperate zone, in contrast to sugarcane, which grows exclusively in the tropical and subtropical zones.
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The country has five main climates including: equatorial, tropica, semi-arid, highland tropical, and subtropical zones.
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Found in both temperate and subtropical zones.
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