What is 15 degrees latitude?

The 15th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 15 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. This imaginary line divides the Earth into two hemispheres - the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.

Some other notable points about the 15th parallel include:

• It passes through several countries, including Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Mali, and China.

• The climate along this parallel can vary widely depending on factors such as altitude and proximity to oceans. For example, parts of Mexico and Hawaii located at the 15th parallel experience a tropical climate, while regions in northern Africa and Saudi Arabia are largely desert.

• The 15th parallel played a role in the colonization and exploration of the Americas. For example, the Spanish Empire used it as a boundary in the Treaty of Tordesillas, which split the "New World" between Spain and Portugal in 1494.

• The 15th parallel was also significant during the Cold War era as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea was established at this latitude.