The equator crosses the continents of Africa, Asia(Indonesia) and South America as well as the three oceans Atlantic, Pacific and Indian. The continental states crossed are Gabon, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia in Africa, as well as Ecuador (which takes its name from the equator), Colombia and Brazil in South America. The tropical climate zone is located on both sides of the equator.
Due to the high position of the sun throughout the year, solar radiation is very high and almost constant. There is an almost constant cloud formation and a constant level of precipitation. The so-called equatorial climate is characterised by a mild climate throughout the year. Seasons such as spring, summer, autumn and winter do not occur on a European scale, for example.
The picture on the left shows an older equatorial monument near Quito, about 240 metres south of the equator. The picture on the right shows the new equator monument in Ecuador on the Panamericana right on the equator; in the background is the Cayambe volcano.
Viticulture
Probably the only vineyard exactly on the equator can be found in the East African state of Uganda. Other countries with vineyards at least close to this exposed area are Ecuador, Brazil, Kenya and Rwanda.
Further information
See other countries under Africa, America, Asia, Europe, European Union, New World, Oceania, South America, Tropics and USA, as well as all countries under Wine production volumes (vineyard areas and wine volumes).
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Image on the right: by Kryptonit, Public domain, link
Text source: WIKIPEDIA Equator
