Sao Tome and Principe Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through São Tomé and you would surface in the Pacific Ocean, the point on the planet exactly opposite Sao Tome and Principe.
What is the antipode of Sao Tome and Principe?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from São Tomé, the antipode of Sao Tome and Principe sits at 0.3S 173.3W, out in the Pacific Ocean. Like most of the planet's land, Sao Tome and Principe's antipode falls in open water, a reminder that oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sao Tome and Principe's Antipode
What is the antipode of Sao Tome and Principe?
The antipode of Sao Tome and Principe, measured from São Tomé, is at 0.3S 173.3W, which lies in the Pacific Ocean.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Sao Tome and Principe, where would you come out?
You would surface in the Pacific Ocean, on the exact opposite side of the planet from São Tomé.
Why is Sao Tome and Principe'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, Sao Tome and Principe included.