Southern Hemisphere

The Southern Hemisphere is the half of Earth that is south of the Equator. It contains all or parts of five continents, four oceans and most of the Pacific Islands in Oceania. Its surface is 80.9% water, compared with 60.7% water in the case of the Northern Hemisphere, and it contains 32.7% of Earth's land.

Geography

The Southern Hemisphere is home to the Antarctica, the South Pole, and the southern parts of Africa, South America, and Australia. It also includes the Indian Ocean, the southern Atlantic Ocean, and the southern Pacific Ocean.

Climate

The climate of the Southern Hemisphere tends to be milder than that of the Northern Hemisphere due to the Southern Hemisphere having a greater proportion of ocean and less land mass.

Flora and Fauna

The Southern Hemisphere is rich in unique flora and fauna. Some of the most well-known animals include the kangaroo, koala, and kiwi, which are native to Australia and New Zealand.

Demographics

The Southern Hemisphere is less populated than the Northern Hemisphere. The most populous countries in the Southern Hemisphere are Indonesia, Brazil, and Australia.

See also

• Northern Hemisphere
• Equator
• Tropic of Capricorn
• Tropic of Cancer

External links

• Southern Hemisphere website

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  Southern Hemisphere
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  Global Hemispheres
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  Aurora Australis Panorama
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  Aurora Australis Display
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  Apollo 17 World Reversed