Equator map

a world atlas map of countriss that the equator passes through

Latitudes and Longitudes are angular measurements that give a location on the earth’s surface a unique geographical identification.

Answers through Maps and data for frequently asked questions not only on History, Geography but on other important themes too that can be represented on maps.

From tropical islands to the mountains of Ecuador, here is a complete list of all nations intersected by the Earth's equator.

What countries lie on the Prime Meridian? - The international agreement of 'International Meridian Conference', agreed upon the meridian running through Greenwich as the official prime meridian of the world. Also called the Greenwich meridian, it separates the Eastern hemisphere from the Western hemisphere.

The equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles. Its exact location can be illustrated on an equator map.

The International Date Line is an imaginary line running from the North pole to the South pole, corresponding its length to the 180th meridian on the surface of the earth. It demarcates two consecutive calendar days. World map showing the International Date Line.

equator map cast

Map showing the main desert areas of the world.

Maps are such a simple and detailed representation of places. When we look at world maps, we can notice how each territory is shown in various drawings.