Which among the following countries of South America does the Tropic o

Which among the following countries of South America does the Tropic of Capricorn not pass through?

Chile

Bolivia

Paraguay

Brazil

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2019

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The Tropic of Capricorn (approximately 23.5° South latitude) passes through four South American countries: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. It does not pass through Bolivia, which is located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn.

The Tropic of Capricorn’s path in South America includes Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.

The Tropic of Capricorn is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. It is the most southerly latitude at which the sun can be directly overhead.

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