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Taiwan Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Taipei and you would surface in Argentina, the point on the planet exactly opposite Taiwan.
Taipei: 25.0N 121.6E
Antipode: 25.0S 58.4W (Argentina)
What is the antipode of Taiwan?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Taipei, the antipode of Taiwan sits at 25.0S 58.4W in Argentina. That makes Taiwan and Argentina antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taiwan's Antipode
What is the antipode of Taiwan?
The antipode of Taiwan, measured from Taipei, is at 25.0S 58.4W, which lies in Argentina.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Taiwan, where would you come out?
You would surface in Argentina, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Taipei.
Why is Taiwan's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Taiwan and Argentina is uncommon and worth noting.