Question

Which African countries does the Tropic of Capricorn pass through? My answer is the African countries of Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Madagascar. Is this correct? My Mom said Madagascar is not an African country. I told her she is wrong it it!!

Answer 1

You're right on everything! :-)

Madagascar is considered part of Africa. I found numerous websites and maps that include it in Africa, including these:

http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/list-of-countries-in-africa-3904.html

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_of_the_world.htm

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ma.html