International Day of the Tropics Jun 29, 2026

International Day of the Tropics

Observed each June 29, the International Day of the Tropics spotlights a vast region stretching between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, where warmth and rainfall shape daily life. This zone covers about 40% of Earth"s surface area, yet supports around 80% of global biodiversity, making it central to planetary health and culture.

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Jun 6, 2026Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi, United States
Dec. 20, 2023Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
Mar. 9, 2024Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, New Mexico, USA
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May 6, 2024The Roaches ridge in the Peak District, England
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Nov. 17, 2025Red fox
Jan. 22, 2025Ad-Deir, Petra, Jordan
Jan. 5, 2024International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, Harbin, China
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Mar. 10, 2026Bláhver, Hveravellir, Iceland
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Jan. 21, 2024Eurasian red squirrel, Netherlands
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Jan. 26, 2026Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany
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Apr. 22, 2024Earth Day
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