Through which of the following countries does the Equator NOT pass?

Option 2 : Thailand

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Thailand.

• The Equator passes through 13 countries, 3 continents and 3 water bodies.
• Countries through which Equator pass: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati.
• Hence the Equator does not pass through Thailand.
• The equator passes through 3 continents: Asia, Africa and South America.
• The equator passes through 3 water bodies: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean.
• The highest point on the equator is located on the Volcan Cayambe southern slopes.