Cameroon Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Yaoundé and you would surface in the Pacific Ocean, the point on the planet exactly opposite Cameroon.
What is the antipode of Cameroon?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Yaoundé, the antipode of Cameroon sits at 3.9S 168.5W, out in the Pacific Ocean. Like most of the planet's land, Cameroon's antipode falls in open water, a reminder that oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cameroon's Antipode
What is the antipode of Cameroon?
The antipode of Cameroon, measured from Yaoundé, is at 3.9S 168.5W, which lies in the Pacific Ocean.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Cameroon, where would you come out?
You would surface in the Pacific Ocean, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Yaoundé.
Why is Cameroon'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, Cameroon included.