Characteristic | Tropic of Cancer | Tropic of Capricorn |
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Location | North of the equator | South of the equator |
Latitude | Approximately 23.5 degrees north | Approximately 23.5 degrees south |
Sun’s Position | Marks northernmost direct sunlight during the summer solstice | Marks southernmost direct sunlight during the winter solstice |
Countries it Crosses | Mexico, India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, etc. | Australia, Brazil, Namibia, Chile, etc. |
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