Which one of the following cities is closest to the Equator?
Mogadishu
Singapore
Colombo
Manila
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020
The Equator is the line of 0° latitude. Singapore is located at approximately 1° North latitude. Mogadishu (Somalia) is located around 2° North latitude. Colombo (Sri Lanka) is located around 7° North latitude. Manila (Philippines) is located around 14° North latitude. Comparing these latitudes, Singapore is closest to 0°.