In which one of the following countries, the Mediterranean type of Biome is found ?

The Mediterranean biome is characterized by sclerophyllous vegetation, featuring stunted shrubs and trees with leathery leaves that can withstand hot, dry summers and mild, moist winters [5]. This biome is geographically restricted to the western portions of continents between 30° and 45° latitude in both hemispheres [3]. Key regions include the Mediterranean Sea basin, central California, the southwestern tip of South Africa, southern and southwestern Australia, and central Chile [4]. In central Chile, this vegetation is specifically known as 'matorral' [1]. Other countries listed, such as Kenya, Argentina, and Bolivia, do not possess this specific climatic and biological profile, as they are dominated by tropical, arid, or temperate grassland biomes. Central Chile is recognized as one of the five major global regions exhibiting the best-developed form of this climatic type [3].

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