In what direction does the equator run?

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The equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern halves, known as:

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The equator is situated at 0 degrees ___.

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Can you guess which of the following phenomena occurs more frequently at the equator compared to other latitudes?

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True or false: Earth is wider at the equator.

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Which country located on Earth's equator is famous for its Galรกpagos Islands?

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Which Southeast Asian nation on the equator is the world's largest island country, made up of thousands of islands?

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Which country, straddling the equator lies to the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has Brazzaville as its capital city?

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Which equatorial African country has a capital named Libreville?

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Which country on the equator is home to parts of the Amazon rainforest and shares a border with Panama?

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Which country on the equator is the largest by area in South America?

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Which equatorial country has most of the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world?

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Which equatorial African country is known as the 'Pearl of Africa' and has its capital bordering Lake Victoria?

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Which island nation located near the equator is known for its overwater bungalows and clear turquoise waters?

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Which African country on the equator is known for its deserts and its capital of Mogadishu?

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Which African country straddles the equator and is famous for its Maasai Mara reserve?

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Which is the smallest equatorial country by population?

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Which Pacific island country spans both the equator and the International Date Line, and is the first to celebrate the New Year?

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Why do equatorial regions generally have a warm and humid climate?

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How many countries does the equator pass through?

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True or false: The equator only passes through land, never ocean.

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