Eastern Hemisphere Continents and Tropics
- The continents labeled in the Eastern Hemisphere are Европа (Europe), Африка (Africa), Азия (Asia), and Австралия (Australia). Antarctica is also partially visible at the bottom.
- Северный тропик (Tropic of Cancer) and Южный тропик (Tropic of Capricorn) are important lines of latitude. The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23.5° North latitude, and the Tropic of Capricorn is at approximately 23.5° South latitude. These lines mark the most northerly and southerly latitudes at which the Sun can be directly overhead, occurring at the summer solstices in each hemisphere.
Climatic Significance: The tropics are significant because they define the region of the Earth that experiences the most direct sunlight throughout the year, leading to tropical climates.