Consider the following countries Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

Consider the following countries:

1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil 
4. Chile

Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass? ( UPSC CSE 2009)

1. 1 only 
2. 2, 3 and 1 
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Explanation

The Tropic of Capricorn is the circle of latitude that contains the subsolar point on the December (or southern) solstice. It is located at approximately 23.5° South of the Equator.

• South America: It passes through Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
• Africa: It passes through Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar.
• Australia: It passes right through the middle of the continent of Australia.

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