what part of the seven continets is it in
2006-10-23 14:12:30 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary line approximately 22 1/2 degrees south of the Equator that extends through only three continents: South America -( Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile) Africa-(Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia) and Australia
2006-10-23 14:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sociallyinquisitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tropic of Capricorn goes around the earth like the equator. It is south of the equator and it cuts across Australia, South America, and Africa.
The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the following countries, starting at the prime meridian and heading west:
* Brazil
* Paraguay
* Argentina
* Chile
* French Polynesia (France) - passing just south of Tubuai
* Tonga - passing just north of the Minerva Reefs
* Australia
* Madagascar
* Mozambique
* South Africa
* Botswana
* Namibia
2006-10-23 14:21:36 · answer #2 · answered by KushPush 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is located 23 and a half degrees south. it is in south america it passes through the country paraguay and chile, barzil. it also passes through africa in the botswana and it passes through australia.
2006-10-23 14:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by kharl m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Follow this link, it will show you exactly what everyone is talking about so you can picture it in your head. I know it always helps to see it as well!
http://worldatlas.com/aatlas/imagee.htm
2006-10-23 16:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by bluemoer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
south of equator.
2006-10-23 14:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by savio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋