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A location at 0 degrees and 0 degrees where the equator and prime meridian cross is nearest the continent of?
The location at 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude, where the Equator and the Prime Meridian intersect, is nearest the continent of Africa. Specifically, it is situated in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Ghana. This point is often referred to as "Null Island," although there is no actual island there, just deep ocean water.
What is a location at 0 degrees and 0 degrees---where the equator and prime meridian cross---is nearest to the continent of...?
The location at 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude, where the equator and the Prime Meridian intersect, is nearest to the continent of Africa. Specifically, it is situated in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of West Africa, and is relatively close to countries like Ghana and Gabon. This point is often referred to as "Null Island," although it is not an island in the traditional sense.
Is Iceland near to the equator tropics or pole?
That kind-of depends on what you call 'near', doesn't it. The point on the east coast of Iceland that's nearest the Prime Meridian is at about 13.5° west longitude, roughly 390 miles from the nearest point on the meridian itself. For comparison . . . -- The point in the USA nearest the Prime Meridian (Barrow, Alaska) is about 1,290 miles from it. -- The point in South America nearest the Prime Meridian is about 2,350 miles from it.
What continent can be found at 20 degrees south and 50 degrees east?
There's no continent there. That point is in the Indian Ocean, about 80 miles east of the coast of Madagascar. The nearest continent is Africa, but I wouldn't want to have to swim it.
What capital city is located very close to meridian 140 degrees east?
Tokyo is the capital that is nearest to 38 degrees north and 140 degrees east.
What is a location at 0 degrees and 0 degrees---where the equator and prime meridian cross---is nearest to the continent of...?
The location at 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude, where the equator and the Prime Meridian intersect, is nearest to the continent of Africa. Specifically, it is situated in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of West Africa, and is relatively close to countries like Ghana and Gabon. This point is often referred to as "Null Island," although it is not an island in the traditional sense.
Where is the nearest continent where the equator and prime meridian cross?
The Prime Meridian and the Equator intersect in the sea off the west African coast. So the continent is Africa and, according to Google, it is off the Ivory Coast/Gabon.
Is Ukraine near the prime meridian?
No. At its nearest Ukraine is about 22 degrees east of the prime meridian.
Does the prime meridian run through Niger and Nigeria?
No. The nearest point in Niger is about 0.17 degree away from the Prime Meridian, while the nearest point in Nigeria is about 2.66 degrees away.
Is Iceland near to the equator tropics or pole?
That kind-of depends on what you call 'near', doesn't it. The point on the east coast of Iceland that's nearest the Prime Meridian is at about 13.5° west longitude, roughly 390 miles from the nearest point on the meridian itself. For comparison . . . -- The point in the USA nearest the Prime Meridian (Barrow, Alaska) is about 1,290 miles from it. -- The point in South America nearest the Prime Meridian is about 2,350 miles from it.
What is the Nearest continent to South Africa?
From South Africa, travelling westerly along the 30 degrees line of latitude, the nearest continent is the east coast of South America.
What continent can be found at 20 degrees south and 50 degrees east?
There's no continent there. That point is in the Indian Ocean, about 80 miles east of the coast of Madagascar. The nearest continent is Africa, but I wouldn't want to have to swim it.
What capital city is located very close to meridian 140 degrees east?
Tokyo is the capital that is nearest to 38 degrees north and 140 degrees east.
Is south India near the equator?
Yes, parts of south India are near the equator but most of the region is situated slightly north of the equator. The southernmost point of mainland India, Kanyakumari, is approximately 8 degrees north of the equator.
How far is Los Angeles from prime meridian?
Downtown Los Angeles is 118.25° west of the Prime Meridian. The distance from Los Angeles to the nearest point on the Prime Meridian is 3,866 miles. (The nearest point on the Prime Meridian is the north Pole.)
What do we use to show direction above the equator?
You are probably thinking of latitude, which shows distance from the equator as the angle subtended by the arc between the place and the nearest point on the equator. For instance, the latitude of London, United Kingdom, is 51.5 degrees N.
What is the nearest continent in the Philippine Island?
The nearest continent to the Philippines is Asia.
