The areas between about 23 degrees north of the equator and 23 degrees south of the equator are the zones.
temperate
tropical
meridian
mediterranean

The areas between about 23 degrees north of the equator and 23 degrees south of the equator are the tropical zones.

Explanation:

Tropical zone is the area between the tropics. It lies between 23.5 degrees north latitude and 23.5 degrees south latitude. This area is characterized by a slight difference between the length of day and night. The islands of Indonesia, southern Asia, the northern half of Australia, Central America and most of the continents Africa and South America are included.

In general, 'tropical' has the meaning of hot and humid. Plants grow well in a tropical climate, hence the tropical rain forests. A climate can be called tropical if the monthly temperature of the coldest month does not fall below 18 ° C. The normal daytime temperature in tropical area is between twenty-five and thirty degrees Celsius.