The Tropic of Cancer is north of the equator.
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The tropic of Capricorn is south of the equator.
The two tropical lines north and south of the equator are the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees north of the equator) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees south of the equator). These lines mark the farthest points from the equator where the sun can appear directly overhead at noon.
Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn
Africa is located on the Tropic of Cancer. It can be either north or south, since there are areas of Africa located in either direction. However, most of Africa is located south of the Tropic of Cancer.
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the tropical of cancer is on the north side of the equator.
The Tropic of Cancer is roughly 23.5° North of the equator.
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