tropikal

Tropikal is an adjective used in Indonesian, Malay, and related languages to describe things connected with the tropics or tropical climates. It corresponds to the English word tropical and is formed with the -al suffix to label climates, regions, or phenomena associated with the tropics. In everyday usage, tropikal contrasts with subtropikal (subtropical) and temperate terms.

Geographically, the tropics lie between the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the south. The tropical zone is characterized by warm temperatures year-round, though rainfall patterns vary and can create rainforest, monsoon, or savanna environments.

Tropical ecosystems are among the most biodiverse on Earth, with rainforest biomes hosting a large proportion of global species. These systems are typically hot and humid, with high primary productivity, but are sensitive to changes in land use such as deforestation, agriculture, and climate change.

In culture and education, tropikal is used to describe tropical flora and fauna, music, cuisine, art, and fashion inspired by tropical climates. The term appears in scientific literature, travel writing, and media to evoke associations with warmth, humidity, and lush landscapes.