The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and wet winters. It occurs in areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea like parts of California, Western Europe, South Australia, South Africa, Asia, and Chile. The vegetation in these regions, such as evergreen trees, pines, cypress and oaks, must adapt to periods of drought and prolonged winter wetness. The oceanic climate in England has mild winters and cool summers. Typical vegetation includes temperate forests, swamps, marshes and trees such as oak, elm, beech, ash, pine and birch that are common in British forests.