13 Countries in the World Crossed by the Equator

"13 Countries in the World Crossed by the Equator"

Countries that are located on the equator, which is an imaginary line that separates the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, are generally considered to be hotter. Let's take a look at 13 countries that are located on the equator. We will explore their geography and other interesting facts.

"1. São Tomé dan Príncipe"

The island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is located off the coast of Africa, in the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean. The main island is surrounded by two clusters of islands. The population of São Tomé and Príncipe is about 200,000 people.

"2. Gabon"

"Located on the west coast of Africa, a country rich in biodiversity. This country has mountainous regions, coastal plains, and savannas. With a population of around 2.3 million, Gabon is one of the least populated countries on the African continent."

The translation of "3. Kongo" to English is "3. Congo".

"Located in West Africa, Congo (or known as the Republic of Congo) is situated on the equator. Half of the country lies north of the equator and the other half to the south. Congo is a country rich in biodiversity with coastal plains, savannas, rainforests, and mountainous regions."

"4. Democratic Republic of the Congo"

"Most of this country is located north of the equator, about one-third, while the remaining two-thirds are south of the equator. As mentioned earlier, the climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be very hot. However, the areas around the equator experience high rainfall and extreme thunderstorms. The Congo Rainforest is located here, which is the second largest rainforest."

"5. Uganda"

"The equator crosses the country south of the capital of Uganda, Kampala. The equator also crosses Lake Victoria, which is located next to Uganda and other African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania."

The translation of "6. Kenya" from Bahasa to English is simply "6. Kenya". There are no changes needed, and the HTML tags (if any were present) are preserved.

Located in East Africa, Kenya borders the Indian Ocean. The equator divides it between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Kenya is a country rich in biodiversity with coastal plains and highlands.

"7. Somalia"

Located in East Africa, Somalia has a long coastline on the African continent. The equator crosses the southern part of the country. Somalia is largely desert and has a semi-arid climate in the southern part of the country, unlike the northern part which can be slightly cooler.

8. Maldives

The country consists of 27 atolls in the Indian Ocean. The equator crosses this archipelago and separates two atolls, Fuvahmulah and Addu, from the other 25 atolls. The Maldives is famous for its beautiful beaches, where tourists from all over the world flock.

The translation of "9.\u00a0Indonesia" to English is "9. Indonesia". The HTML tags are preserved as there are none in the provided text.

"With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is located on the equator. Indonesia is the fourth largest country in the world by population, with Java Island (south of the equator) being the most densely populated in the country."

13 Countries in the World Crossed by the Equator

"Indonesia also has the Equator Monument located in the city of Pontianak."

"10. Kiribati"

"Consisting of 320 atolls, Kiribati is located on the equator. This island nation is situated in the Pacific Ocean. Interestingly, Kiribati is the only country in the world that is located in all hemispheres."

"11. Ecuador"

Located in South America, Ecuador is Spanish for "equator." The imaginary line of the equator crosses the northern part of the country. There is a monument about 45 minutes from the capital city where you can stand in both hemispheres. How cool!

"12. Colombia"

"There are dense rainforests, grasslands, and even deserts in Colombia. It is also a country that borders both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans."

The translation of "13. Brasil" to English is "13. Brazil".

"Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. This means that the equator runs through it, but the Tropic of Capricorn also crosses this country. Brazil is home to the largest number of Portuguese speakers in the world."

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