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 2023
Date: Thursday, 29 June 2023, 8th AnniversarySponsor: United NationsObjectives:The international Day of the Tropics is annually observed for the following purposes:Introduction of the Tropics:The Tropics are a region of the Earth, roughly defined as the area between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. Although topography and other factors … [Read more...] about International Day of the Tropics 2023