In which of the following regions is a classic Mediterranean type of climate found?

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Poleward, an increase in precipitation in temperate grasslands gives rise to a transitional zone of wooded steppes. Reason (R): Trees are abundant in true interior steppes because of heavy rainfall throughout the year. Select the correct answer from the options below:

'The climate of the region is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people are nomadic herders.' This statement best describes which of the following geographic regions?