Mar 20, 2019 · The 11 countries traversed by the equator include São Tomé and Príncipe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Indonesia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil.

The Equator Monument (Indonesian: Tugu Khatulistiwa) is located on the equator in Pontianak, Indonesia. It marks the division between the northern and southern hemispheres. [1] . The monument was built along the Kapuas River, but then moved to the more strategic current location along the Tanjungpura Road. [2]

Dec 16, 2023 · Where is Indonesia? The archipelagic nation of Indonesia is located just to the north of Australia and off the Southeast Asian mainland, between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is placed across the Equator and hence is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres of the Earth as well as the Eastern Hemisphere.

Jan 26, 2025 · Indonesia—a nation straddling the equator, brimming with vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes. But did you know that several Equator Monuments stand as silent witnesses to this geographical marvel?

Among all countries in the world, only twelve straddle the Equator. While among the countless cities within those twelve countries, only one sits right on this invisible line that separates the earth's southern from the northern hemisphere.

Nov 10, 2013 · Standing a mere two miles north from the city center is a monument constructed to represent the otherwise conceptual equator. The spot was first marked simply with an arrow on a pole in 1928 by a...

Feb 12, 2019 · Indonesia, eloquently known as Zamrud Khatulistiwa (“Emerald of the Equator”), is a vast country spanning over 1.9 million square kilometres – the world’s 14th largest country in terms of land area. Come along as we explore this archipelago of over 17,500 islands.

Oct 14, 2016 · Indonesia is one country that passed by the equator. The equator runs and splits the island of Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Maluku. The Equator or Khatulistiwa is more identical with...

Sep 8, 2024 · The Equator Monument in Indonesia. Known as “Equator City,” Pontianak is the capital of West Kalimantan province.

May 20, 2020 · Indonesia along equator line spans 30° from east to west. So this pattern is obvious. The up-welling line is found at the western point of the 30° string, extending farther to the south where you find Krakatoa, one of the most famous volcanoes in the world.