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1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern region of this African nation. Specifically, the circle of latitude lies very close to the country's tallest peak, Mount Tahat, which is located at the heart of the Sahara desert. Which country, noted for being the largest nation of the African continent, is being described?
2. In addition to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, the region of Agadez of this landlocked West African nation is known for being a paleontology center, where dinosaur fossils have been discovered. Which former French colony, named after a river of the same name, is being described?
3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the district of Kufra, which is the largest district of this African nation. The district's capital, Al Jawf, houses one of the most heavily irrigated oases in the world. Which country, located in the Maghreb region, is being described?
4. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Lake Nasser, which serves as a reservoir for the Aswan Dam located in this Mediterranean nation. In which country, noted for its civilization and pyramids, is Lake Nasser located?
5. The capital of this Arabic-speaking nation, Riyadh, is located close to the Tropic of Cancer. This Middle Eastern country is also home to Islam's two holiest cities - Mecca and Medina. Which Asian nation, known for being the only nation that borders both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, is being described?
6. Lying on the Tropic of Cancer, Abu Dhabi is one of the seven political territories that make up this nation state. Which Middle Eastern nation, home to the megatall skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, is being described?
7. A signboard located in the Al Atkiya village of this sultanate nation demarcates the Tropic of Cancer. The signboard, unveiled by the nation's astronomical society in 2017, is located near the country's capital, Muscat. Which country, once colonized by the Portuguese from the early 14th century to mid 15th century, is being described?
8. Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, the state of Gujarat of this Asian country lies strategically on the Tropic of Cancer. The major circle of latitude also passes through the Arabian Sea, which borders Gujarat to the west. Which Asian nation, home to the Taj Mahal mausoleum, is being described?
9. Occupying the south-easternmost region of the county, Chittagong Division is home to Cox's Bazar, which is a well-known tourist destination. Chittagong is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Which densely-populated nation, home to the endangered Bengal tiger, is being described?
10. Located at the heart of this Southeast Asian nation, Mandalay is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Noted for its U Bein Bridge and Mount Popa, Mandalay is one of the "Big Four" destinations among backpackers; the other three being Yangon, Bagan, and Inle Lake. Which country, also known as Burma, is home to Mandalay?
11. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern region of the Yunnan province of this Asian nation. Located in the Hani autonomous county, the Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Park is aptly named after the circle of latitude. In which country is the park located?
12. Located on a narrow peninsula, Baja California Sur is a small state belonging to this North American country. The state's capital, La Paz, is situated close to the Tropic of Cancer. Which country, bordering a gulf that is named after the country itself, is being described?
13. Located approximately 265 kilometers southeast of the nation's capital, Nassau, Long Island's claim to fame is that it is split into two halves by the Tropic of Cancer. Which Commonwealth nation, noted for its Harbour Island and Pig Beach, is home to Long Island?
14. In addition to being the largest town in the northern region of this African nation, Zouérat is noted for its iron ore mining industry and its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Which Islamic nation, formerly colonized by France, is being described?
15. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the town of Taoudenni, which is known for its salt mining industry. Taoudenni is located approximately 1,200 kilometres to the northeast of the nation's capital, Bamako. Which landlocked African nation, whose official language is French, is being described?
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