13 Countries in the World Crossed by the Equator Line

"13 Countries in the World that are Crossed by the Equator"

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

1. São Tomé and Príncipe

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2. Gabon

Located on the west coast of Africa, this country is rich in biodiversity. It has mountainous regions, coastal plains, and savannahs. With a population of approximately 2.3 million, Gabon is one of the countries with the lowest population in the African continent.

3. Kongo

Located in West Africa, Congo (or known as the Republic of Congo) is situated on the equator line. Half of this country is located north of the equator line and the other half is located 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 located south of the equator. As mentioned earlier, the climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo can be very hot. However, the area around the equator experiences high rainfall and extreme thunderstorm activity. The Congo Rainforest is located here, which is the second-largest rainforest.

5. Uganda

The Equator crosses countries 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.

6. Kenya

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

7. Somalia

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

8. Maldives

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "A country consisting of 27 atolls in the Indian Ocean. The equator crosses this archipelago and separates two atolls, Fuvahmulah and Addu, from the other 25 atolls. Maldives is famous for its beautiful beaches, attracting tourists from all over the world."

9. Indonesia

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

13 Countries in the World Crossed by the Equator Line

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

10. Kiribati

Consists of 320 atolls, Kiribati is located on the equator. This archipelagic country is situated in the Pacific Ocean. Interestingly, Kiribati is the only country in the world that spans all four hemispheres.

11. Ecuador

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

12. Colombia

There is a dense rainforest, grasslands, and even deserts in Colombia. It is also a country that borders both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

13. Brazil

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

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Old Picture of Schoolgirls in Jakarta in 1939, Dutch Children and Indigenous Children Study Together

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