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Q31 (CISF/2022) Geography › Maps & Locations

Tropic of Capricorn passes through which one of the following countries ?

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Explanation

The Tropic of Capricorn is the circle of latitude currently at approximately 23.5° south of the Equator. It passes through the following 10 countries:

  • South America: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
  • Africa: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar.
  • Oceania: Australia.

Analyzing the options:

  • Botswana: The Tropic passes through the central part of this country, specifically through the Kalahari Desert.
  • Bolivia: Located north of the Tropic of Capricorn.
  • Uruguay: Located entirely south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
  • Zimbabwe: Located north of the Tropic of Capricorn; the Limpopo River roughly marks the border between South Africa (which the Tropic passes through) and Zimbabwe.
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