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Which of the capital cities lies closest to the Equator?

  1. Djakarta

  2. Brasilia

  3. Kinshasha

  4. Cairo

  5. Quito

  6. Manila
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Quito, Ecuador's capital, is located at approximately 0°15' south latitude - just about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from the Equator. This makes it the closest national capital to the Equator. Other options: Djakarta (Jakarta, Indonesia) is ~6°S. Brasilia (Brazil) is ~15°S. Kinshasa (DR Congo, misspelled here) is ~4°S. Cairo (Egypt) is ~30°N. Manila (Philippines) is ~14°N. None are as close to 0° as Quito.

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