Which three major latitudes pass through Africa?

Tropic of Capricorn

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Tropic of Cancer

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Equator

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Solution

The correct option is C Equator
Africa is the only continent through which the three major latitudes: the Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn pass. The Equator passes almost through the middle of the continent and cuts it into nearly two halves.

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