Countries Straddling the Equator

Several nations lie on or near the equator:

• Ecuador – The equator runs through the country; its name reflects this.
• Brazil – The Amazon basin and northern coast cross the equator.
• Indonesia – Islands such as Sumatra and Kalimantan (Borneo) are bisected by the equator.
• Gabon – Capital Libreville sits close to the equator.
• Republic of the Congo – The Sangha‑Oubangui region lies near the equator.
• Uganda – The equator passes through the country, dividing it north‑south.