1. A geographic region located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, characterized by warm temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall throughout the year
The Amazon rainforest is located in the tropical zone of South America.
A floresta amazônica está localizada na zona tropical da América do Sul.
2. Any area with a tropical climate featuring distinctive vegetation and fauna adapted to warm, humid conditions
Coral reefs thrive in the tropical zone.
Os recifes de coral prosperam na zona tropical.