Ireland is closer to the North Pole, as it is about 53°N.
No, it is not close to the equator.
The sun is more intense in the country of Australia. This is because Australia is closer to the equator than Ireland.
Tanzania is closer to the equator.
This is because rainforests are closer to the equator than Ireland is, we have a temperate climate.
Sri Lanka is closer to the equator than China.
Laos, it is a tropical country near the equator.Switzerland is a much cooler temperate country further from the equator.
Samoa
Argentina
No, the equator actually passes through the country of Columbia.
Ireland is the closesd country to the UK
The Equator runs through Ecuador, a country in South America.