Equator Facts

Did you know that the Equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? It is located equidistant from the North and South Poles and is about 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometers) long. The Equator experiences consistent weather patterns, with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. Countries along the Equator, such as Ecuador, Indonesia, and Kenya, have diverse ecosystems ranging from rainforests to savannas.