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Which is the only Continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass?
Question

Which is the only Continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

A.

Africa

B.

Asia

C.

North America

D.

Europe

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Africa.
Africa is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator, and the Tropic of Capricorn pass.
Africa's unique geographical location makes it the only continent crossed by all three of these important latitudinal lines.

Key Details:

Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N):

  • Passes through countries in northern Africa, such as Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Mali, and Niger.

Equator (0°):

  • Divides Africa into almost two equal halves, passing through countries such as Gabon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.

Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S):

  • Passes through southern African countries like Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar.

Additional Information:

  • Asia: Only the Tropic of Cancer passes through Asia.
  • North America: Only the Tropic of Cancer passes through North America.
  • Europe: None of these lines pass through Europe.

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