The equator does NOT pass through which of the following African countries?

Geography ·Previously asked in JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) 2025

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Question

The equator does NOT pass through which of the following African countries?

  1. A. Gabon
  2. B. Cameroon (Correct answer)
  3. C. Kenya
  4. D. Somalia

Correct Answer

Option B — Cameroon

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Cameroon.

Key Points

  • The equator in Africa passes through Gabon, Republic of Congo, DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.
  • Cameroon lies entirely north of the equator (between 2°N and 13°N latitude); the equator does not pass through Cameroon.