Lesson 3/33 min
Tropic of Cancer, 90°E and the extent
Two key lines
| Line | Kind | Along which districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) | parallel, horizontal; across the middle of the country | Cumilla and Chuadanga |
| 90°E longitude | vertical; 90° east of Greenwich | Sherpur and Barguna (Zubair) |
Watch out: Where do the Tropic of Cancer and 90°E meet? Khandokar says Bhanga in Faridpur; Zubair says Dhaka. Other sources also point to Bhanga in Faridpur, so remember Bhanga (Faridpur).
Position and extent
- The 90°E line crosses the country; Bangladesh lies about 90° east of Greenwich
- In the eastern hemisphere (east of the prime meridian) and northern hemisphere (north of the equator) (Zubair)
- Extent per Banglapedia: 20°34′ to 26°38′ N and 88°01′ to 92°41′ E (not printed in the two books)
Did you know?: Banglapedia gives the maximum spread as about 440 km east-west and 760 km north-south.
Check yourself
Along which two districts does the Tropic of Cancer run?
At a glance
- 1
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) runs along Cumilla and Chuadanga, across the middle of the country.
- 2
The 90°E meridian is vertical, along Sherpur and Barguna (Zubair).
- 3
The two lines meet at Bhanga in Faridpur.
- 4
Extent: 20°34′-26°38′ N, 88°01′-92°41′ E (Banglapedia).