Palau Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Koror and you would surface in Brazil, the point on the planet exactly opposite Palau.
Koror: 7.5N 134.6E
Antipode: 7.5S 45.4W (Brazil)
What is the antipode of Palau?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Koror, the antipode of Palau sits at 7.5S 45.4W in Brazil. That makes Palau and Brazil antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palau's Antipode
What is the antipode of Palau?
The antipode of Palau, measured from Koror, is at 7.5S 45.4W, which lies in Brazil.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Palau, where would you come out?
You would surface in Brazil, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Koror.
Why is Palau's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Palau and Brazil is uncommon and worth noting.