Prakash Yadav Prakash Yadav Asked 9 months ago

Where is the tropic of cancer on the map?

This is not a health question. I'm helping my son with his geography homework. Can someone tell me where the Tropic of Cancer is on the map?

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Rajeswari Amma Rajeswari Amma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude, located at about 23.5 degrees north of the equator. My grandfather used to point it out on the globe. It passes through many parts of India too, from Gujarat all the way to Mizoram. Always good to know geography, no?

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, it's an important imaginary line of latitude that passes through the northern hemisphere, including India.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh, the Tropic of Cancer! I remember getting confused about this in school, thinking it was some tricky concept. But it's just that imaginary line, about 23.5 degrees north of the equator. It cuts right through the middle of India, so it's quite relevant to us!

Anisha Gupta Anisha Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line that runs approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator. It passes through the middle of India. It's a geographical concept, much like health conditions like PCOS have specific defining characteristics. Always be careful with information, but it's good to learn.

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Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude, roughly 23.5 degrees north of the equator. It passes through several Indian states. Knowing geography is good, just like knowing your body for fitness. You can even trace its path on a map as a mental exercise while taking a walk!

Rahul Kadam Rahul Kadam Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It's an imaginary line, about 23.5 degrees north of the equator. Simple. And it cuts right through the middle of India, so it's important for us to know. Nothing complicated.

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