Equator
Where warm water comes from
The Equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude. It is the line that is equidistant from the North Pole and the South Pole, dividing the Earth into two hemispheres – the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
The Equator is approximately 40,075 km (24,901 mi) long and it passes through 13 countries, including Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Indonesia. One of the important characteristics of the Equator is the fact that it receives direct sunlight all year round, which means it is generally much hotter at the Equator than it is at other latitudes. This is why the region surrounding the Equator is often referred to as the tropics.
Because of the constant sun exposure, the Equator is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including dense rainforests, unique plant species, and diverse animal life. The Equator also plays an important role in the Earth’s climate and weather patterns, as it is a major factor in determining the distribution of global temperatures and precipitation.
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