Which country touches most hemispheres?

Kiribati is a scattered collection of 33 low-lying coral atolls and islands in the Pacific Ocean, with a population of around 110,000 people. Its islands straddle the Equator and the 180th meridian, making it the only nation spread across all four hemispheres. The main island, South Tarawa, has a high population density and the nation […]

Water flow in opposite directions in northern and southern hemispheres?

The Coriolis effect does not affect the direction of water draining in sinks, tubs, or showers. The direction of water flow is determined by the shape of the vessel and the flow of water. Hurricanes twist in different directions in the northern and southern hemispheres due to the Coriolis effect. The idea that water discharges […]

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