Equator

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Equator

The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is the point from which latitude is calculated, with 0° latitude at the equator and 90° at the poles. The equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers long, the majority of which lies in the oceans.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The equator is unique in that it experiences equal day and night throughout the year, a phenomenon known as equinox. This is due to the Earth's axial tilt being perpendicular to the Sun's rays at the equator.

Climate[edit | edit source]

The climate at the equator is typically tropical, with high temperatures and humidity levels throughout the year. This is due to the Sun's rays hitting the equator directly, resulting in intense solar heating. The equatorial region is home to the world's rainforests, which are characterized by high biodiversity.

Equatorial Regions[edit | edit source]

The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome and Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia, and Kiribati.

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