what is the main characteristics of the maditerranean region
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The Mediterranean Sea and Basin: A total of 21 countries touch the Mediterranean Sea.
Australia: The southern and western regions of the country.
Africa: Morocco, north of Algeria, north of Tunisia, and the Cape Province area of South Africa.
South America: The central coast of Chile and parts of Argentina.
California and parts of Baja California, or Mexico.
Asia: Western Pakistan and parts of the Middle East.
Where is it Usually Located?
Mediterranean climate is found between the 30o and 45o degree latitudes. This climate is often found on the western sides of continents. Mediterranean climate gets its name from the climate found around the Mediterranean Sea.
What Seasons Does it Have?
Mediterranean climate is very mild (few extreme temperatures), so it really on has 2 seasons: summer and winter. Summers are longer than winter, and the winter is very mild. Very few places experience snow in a Mediterranean climate. The seasonal changes are due to changes in ocean currents and water temperature.