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New Zealand is closer to the South Pole than is Australia.
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New Zealand is closer to the South Pole than Australia. The South Pole is about 4,500 kilometers from New Zealand and about 5,500 kilometers from Australia.
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Which is closer to the south pole the southern tip of Africa or the southernmost edge of mainland Australia?
The southern tip of Africa is closer to the South Pole than the southernmost edge of mainland Australia. The southern tip of Africa reaches down to about 34 degrees south latitude, while the southernmost edge of mainland Australia is around 39 degrees south latitude.
Is Johannesburg closer to the north or south pole?
Johannesburg is closer to the South Pole.The location of Johannesburg, South Africa is 26.2041° S, and the South Pole is located at 90 degrees S.It is closer to the South Pole.
Which 3 continents are close to south pole?
The continent nearest to the south pole is Antarctica.In fact the south pole isON Antarctica. The next nearest continent is South America, and the one afterthat is Australia.
Is New York closer to the Equator the South Pole or the North Pole?
New York City is located at 40.7128° N, The Equator at 0°, and the North Pole at 90° N, the South Pole at 90° S. New York City is about 50 degrees from the North Pole, about 40 degrees from the Equator, and 130 degrees from the South Pole.
In which direction would you be heading if you were going from the south pole to australia?
You would be heading north to reach Australia from the South Pole.
Is Australia closes to the north pole or south pole?
Australia is closer to the South Pole.
Which is closer to the south pole the southern tip of Africa or the most southern edge of mainland in Australia?
The most southern edge of mainland Australia is closer to the south pole than the most southern tip of Africa.Additionally, the southern most tip of New Zealand is a bit closer than that and the tip of South America is the closest. See the link below.
Is Iceland closer to the north pole or is new zealand closer to the south pole?
Iceland is closer, BUT New Zealand does claim some Antarctic territory that goes all the way to the South Pole itself.
Is Africa Closer to the South Pole or Australia?
Australia is closer to the South Pole than Africa, but Australia is not a continent. Of all the continents, South America is closest to the South Pole (Antarctica), and about 1000 km (621 miles) from it.Australia is, but South America is even closer.
Which is closer to Australia north or south pole?
It is the South Pole (Antarctica).
Africa or Australia closer to the south pole?
Australia
Is Iceland as close to the North Pole as New Zealand is to the South Pole?
No, it is closer.
Is iceland closer to the north pole then new zealand is to the south pole?
Yes.
Is Australia north or south of Antarctica?
Australia is much closer to the South Pole than the North Pole.
Which continent is closer the south pole Africa or Australia?
Australia
Is Iceland to the north pole a shorter distance than new zealand to the south pole?
Iceland is MUCH closer to the North Pole than New Zealand is to the South Pole.
Is Africa or Oceania closer to the South Pole?
Oceania includes New Zealand, so Oceania is closer to the South Pole than Africa.
