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International Day of the Tropics 2022: History, Significance and All You Need to Know

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News18

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2022-06-29

The Tropics are the regions around the equator that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, respectively. These places receive direct sunlight, are the warmest and experience abundant rainfall, resulting in a humid climate. This belt hosts about 40 per cent of the Earth’s population and 80 per cent of its biodiversity.

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https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/international-day-of-the-tropics-2022-history-significance-and-all-you-need-to-know-5451427.html