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1. Apart from the equator, another line that is of great importance in a geographic coordinate system is the prime meridian. These two lines meet at zero degrees latitude and longitude, at a place called Null Island. However, Null Island is not a landmass; rather, it is a region that belongs to international waters, located in the Gulf of Guinea. Null Island is situated approximately 1078 kilometers west of a Central African country that is located on the equator. Which former French colony, noted for its gorillas, elephants, and chimpanzees, is being described?
2. Located on the the islet of Ilhéu das Rolas, the Pestana Equador is a unique beach resort where one can find a small monument that marks the equator. One can place a foot each on the two sides of the equator, and claim that he or she is standing in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, at the same time! Which island country, known for being one of the smallest African nations, houses the Pestana Equador?
3. Passing through West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and the Horn of Africa, the equator straddles seven African nations, the most of any continent. Two of these seven African countries share very similar names. These two nations are noted for their vast and pristine rain forest. Which two neighboring African nations are being described?
4. Named after Queen Victoria, Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake. The equator passes through some islands located in Mukono and Namayingo, both of which are names of districts belonging to a country located in East-Central Africa. In addition, the equator also passes through a region that is located 32 kilometers south of the capital of the same country - Kampala. Which landlocked country, whose national bird is the grey crowned crane, is being described?
5. The city of Kisumu's claim of fame is its proximity to the equator - the northern part of the city is located a mere six kilometers south of the equator. Interestingly, Kisumu is also the hometown of Barack Obama Sr., who is the father of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Which of the following African nations, known for its marathon athletes, houses the city of Kisumu?
6. Part of the town of Jamame, also spelled Giamame, is located directly on the equator. The equatorial climate experienced by the town has contributed greatly to its agriculture sector. Which country, located in the Horn of Africa, and known for having the longest coastline among African mainland nations, is home to Jamame?
7. Due to the greater amount of thrust, some rockets are launched from the equator. For this reason, the island of Gan, of Addu Atoll, has been chosen as a rocket launch site. Nonetheless, the equator line does not actually pass through Gan Island, as the island is located slightly south of the equator. The equator does pass through the territorial water of this island nation, located in the Indian Ocean. Which country, noted for its tourism industry and low elevation, is being described?
8. Located on the island of Borneo, Pontianak is a city situated on the equator, hence its nickname, "Equatorial City". Its strategic location is marked by the Equator Monument that is located at the city center. Including both land and sea, which Asian island nation, nicknamed "The Emerald of Equator" and home to Pontianak, occupies the greatest length of the equatorial line?
9. The territorial water of this island nation, located in Oceania, lie on the equator. Specifically, the equator passes through a region between Aranuka and Nonouti atolls. This island nation is also known for being the only country in the world that has lands on all the four hemispheres on Earth. Which central Pacific island nation, once a nuclear weapon test site, is being described?
10. At approximately 40,075 kilometers in length, the equator passes through three oceans and four continents. In the case of South America, three South American nations have part of their lands located on the equator. Which of the following South American countries is NOT one of them?
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