Which one of these countries lies on the equator?
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Peru
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Gabon
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Rwanda
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Venezuela
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Gabon is intersected by the equator, with its capital Libreville located just north of it. The country straddles the equator with significant territory both north and south. Peru and Venezuela are entirely in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres respectively, while Rwanda, though close, is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.