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South America is the large southern landmass of the Americas, North America and South America (Central America is usually considered part of North America).

The continent is longest from north to south, with the Andes Mountains along the left (western) side. South America is actually SE of North America.

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South. Hence the name, South America.

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South America is south of the Tropic of Cancer.

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South America is below the tropic of cancer because Tropic of Capricorn passes through South America and Tropic of cancer's line is above Tropic of Capricorn............

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The Tropic of Capricorn runs through the middle of South America.

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Is all of south America below tropic cancer?

Yes. All of South America (and a good portion of Mexico) is below the Tropic of Cancer.


Is south America below of tropic of cancer?

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Is all of south America below the tropoc of cancer?

No - the Tropic of Cancer is 23.5 degrees North of the Equator. South America is crossed by the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn which is 23.5 degrees South of the Equator.


Is all the South America below the Tropic of Cancer?

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