15th parallel north
In today's world, 15th parallel north has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. Whether due to its impact on politics, the economy, culture or society in general, 15th parallel north has managed to capture the attention of millions of people around the world. In this article, we will explore in detail the different dimensions of 15th parallel north, from its historical origin to its current implications, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and enriching vision of this topic that is so relevant today.
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The 15th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 15 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Saharan fringe (the Sahel) in Africa, three key peninsulas of Asia (between which parts of the Indian Ocean), the Pacific Ocean, an isthmus of Central America, the southern Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean.
In the Chadian-Libyan conflict of 1978 to 1987, its intra-Chad part came to be known as the "Red Line", separating opposing combatants, above all in Operation Manta.
At this latitude the sun is visible for 13 hours, 1 minute during the summer solstice and 11 hours, 14 minutes during the winter solstice.
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 15° north passes through:
See also
References
- ^ "Duration of Daylight/Darkness Table for One Year". U.S. Naval Observatory. 2019-09-24. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
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