Between the Lines: Notable Circles of Latitude Quiz

Answer: Estonia

The Arctic Circle passes through Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the US. As the name implies, it also passes through the Arctic Ocean.

Answer: Canada and USA

Located at the border between Surrey (Canada) and Blaine (USA), the Peace Arch monument was erected in 1921. At approximately 8,900 kilometers (5,530 miles), the Canada-USA border is known to be the world's longest international border between two nations.

Answer: North Korea and South Korea

The 38th parallel north divides the Korean Peninsula into two parts - North Korea and South Korea. It served as the border between the two nations prior to the notorious Korean War that broke out on 25 June 1950.

The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was established in 1953, following the Korean Armistice Agreement. The DMZ is approximately 250 kilometers (160 miles) in length.

Answer: Bahamas

The Tropic of Cancer crosses six African nations (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger), seven Asian nations (Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), one North American nation (Mexico), and one Caribbean nation (Bahamas). The line also crosses three oceans - Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

The Tropic of Cancer divides Bahamas's Long Island into two halves.

Answer: Vietnam

The Seventeenth parallel was the demarcation line between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, following the Geneva Accords of 1954.

The reunification of Vietnam took place in 1976, where North Vietnam and South Vietnam merged to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Answer: Indonesia and the Maldives

The equator passes through seven African countries (DR Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, Uganda), three South American countries (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador), two Asian countries (Indonesia and the Maldives), and one oceanic country (Kiribati). The line also passes through three major oceans - Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

Both Indonesia and the Maldives are archipelago nations. Nicknamed "Equatorial City" or "Kota Katulistiwa" in the Malay language, the Indonesian city of Pontianak is located on the equator. The equator also crosses the region of international waters between the Huvadhu atoll and the Fuvahmulah atoll of the Maldives.

Answer: Uganda and Tanzania

The three countries that border Lake Victoria are Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The 1st parallel south, located in the southernmost region of Uganda, defines the international border between Uganda and Tanzania.

Algeria and Tunisia are located in North Africa. Chad and Cameroon are located in Central Africa. Zambia and Zimbabwe are located in Southern Africa.

Answer: Asia and Europe

The Tropic of Capricorn passes through five African nations (Botswana, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa), four South American nations (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay) and Australia. The line also passes though three oceans - Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

It is interesting to note that Asia, which is the largest continent, does not have any landmass that lies on the Tropic of Capricorn.

Answer: Australia

Australia consists of six states and ten territories. The six states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The 26th parallel south defines the state border between the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Answer: Victoria Island

Wilkes Land is part of the Australian Antarctic Territory, whereas Adélie Land, or Terre Adélie, is a district of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Borradaile Island is administered by New Zealand, under the Antarctic Treaty System.

Occupying an approximate area of 217,291 square kilometres (83,897 square miles), Victoria Island, located in the northern region of Canada, is the world's eighth largest island.