The Equator passes through 13 countries across 3 continents; South America, Africa, and Asia/Oceania, and crosses 3 major oceans: the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. See the map below for the exact locations. Click on any country name in the table to see its location on the map.
Countries the Equator Passes Through
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| Country | Continent | Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | South America | Atlantic Ocean |
| Colombia | South America | Atlantic Ocean |
| Brazil | South America | Atlantic Ocean |
| Gabon | Africa | Atlantic Ocean |
| Republic of the Congo | Africa | Atlantic Ocean |
| DRC | Africa | Atlantic Ocean |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Africa | Atlantic Ocean |
| Uganda | Africa | Indian Ocean |
| Kenya | Africa | Indian Ocean |
| Somalia | Africa | Indian Ocean |
| Maldives | Asia | Indian Ocean |
| Indonesia | Asia | Pacific Ocean |
| Kiribati | Oceania | Pacific Ocean |
By Continent
South America: 3 countries
1. Ecuador, 2. Colombia, 3. Brazil
Africa: 7 Countries
4. Gabon, 5. Republic of the Congo, 6. Democratic Republic of Congo, 7. Uganda, 8. Kenya, 9. São Tomé and Príncipe, 10. Somalia
Asia and Oceania: 3 Countries
11. Maldives, 12. Indonesia, 13. Kiribati
Water Bodies
Atlantic Ocean
South America and Africa
Indian Ocean
Africa and Asia
Pacific Ocean
Asia and Oceania
FAQs
How many countries does the equator pass through?
The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, São Tomé and Príncipe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia, and Kiribati.
Which continents does the equator cross?
The equator crosses three continents: South America, Africa, and Asia/Oceania.
Which oceans does the equator cross?
The equator crosses three major oceans: the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean.