Cabo Verde Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Praia and you would surface in the Pacific Ocean, the point on the planet exactly opposite Cabo Verde.
What is the antipode of Cabo Verde?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Praia, the antipode of Cabo Verde sits at 14.9S 156.5E, out in the Pacific Ocean. Like most of the planet's land, Cabo Verde's antipode falls in open water, a reminder that oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cabo Verde's Antipode
What is the antipode of Cabo Verde?
The antipode of Cabo Verde, measured from Praia, is at 14.9S 156.5E, which lies in the Pacific Ocean.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Cabo Verde, where would you come out?
You would surface in the Pacific Ocean, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Praia.
Why is Cabo Verde's antipode in the ocean?
Oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth and land is unevenly spread, so about 85 percent of all land has its antipode at sea, Cabo Verde included.