What are Tropics? The Tropics are a region of the Earth surrounding the Equator, roughly defined as the area between the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere at 23.43663°N and the tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere at 23.43663° S. According to the State of the Tropics 2014 Report, the tropical region accounts for 40 per cent of the Earth’s total surface area … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics about the Tropical Zone of Earth
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International Day of the Tropics 2021 (June 29)
Date: Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 6th AnniversarySponsor: United NationsObjectives:The international Day of the Tropics is designated to raise awareness to the specific challenges faced by tropical areas, the far-reaching implications of the issues affecting the world’s tropical zone and the need at all levels, so as to raise awareness and to underline the important … [Read more...] about International Day of the Tropics 2021 (June 29)