Which one of the following countries is not located on the Tropic of

Which one of the following countries is not located on the Tropic of Capricorn?

Chile

Brazil

Paraguay

Uruguay

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020

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The Tropic of Capricorn is a line of latitude located at approximately 23.5 degrees South of the Equator. It passes through several countries in South America, Africa, and Australia. In South America, it passes through Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Uruguay is located entirely south of the Tropic of Capricorn, between approximately 30 and 35 degrees South latitude.

– The Tropic of Capricorn is at roughly 23.5° S latitude.
– It passes through Chile, Paraguay, and Brazil in South America.
– Uruguay lies south of this latitude.

Other countries the Tropic of Capricorn passes through include Argentina (South America), Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar (Africa), and Australia.

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