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That is also the location of the world's largest desert, hence the low population.

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Q: Why is there low population density in the 1500 km wide belt along the tropic of cancer in Africa?
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Is all of Africa below the tropic of cancer?

No, the Tropic of Cancer goes through Africa.


Is all Africa below the Tropic if Cancer?

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Is South Africa north or south of tropic of cancer?

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Is Israel north or south of the tropic of cancer?

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