20th parallel north

20th parallel north
The 20th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 20 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Africa, Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, North America, the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean.
The parallel defines part of the border between Libya and Sudan. Within Sudan it defines the border between the Northern and North Darfur states.
At this latitude the sun is visible for 13 hours, 21 minutes during the summer solstice and 10 hours, 55 minutes during the winter solstice.
On 21 June, the maximum altitude of the sun is 93.44 degrees and 46.56 degrees on 21 December.
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 20° north passes through:
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| The parallel defines the border between the Northern and North Darfur states
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| Maharashtra Chhattisgarh Odisha Chhattisgarh Odisha
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| Island of Hainan — passing just south of Haikou
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! scope="row" style="background:#b0e0e6;" | Pacific Ocean
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| Island of Tortuga
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See also
19th parallel north
21st parallel north
References
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Libya–Sudan border