Geography
State the main five lines of latitude.
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The main five lines of latitude are-
- Equator (0°)
- The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N)
- The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S)
- The Arctic circle (66.5° N)
- The Antarctic circle (66.5° S)
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