Every June 29, the International Day of the Tropics shines a light on the equator-hugging zone where the sun sticks around, and climate conversations get real. The tropics span a broad region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, including parts of Asia, Africa, Oceania, Central America and South America. Nearly 40% of the global population lives in this band, which also hosts 80% of the world"s biodiversity. It"s rich in culture, nature and history—but also under pressure from rising temperatures, deforestation and fast-paced urban growth.
International Day of the Tropics
Today in History
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Here we go!
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Red Rocks, Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Virgin Islands National Park, Saint John, United States
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Yungang Grottoes, Datong, China
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A future built on the past
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Where is this historic hotel?
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Almond trees in full bloom, California, USA
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Who’s snoozing?
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International Dark Sky Week
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Kickoff in Qatar
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The fishing village of Reine, Norway
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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Spotted eagle rays
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Great horned owl
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Demoiselle cranes, India
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Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA
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Brown pelican, San Diego, California, United States
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Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, USA
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Ranakpur Jain temple, Ranakpur, Rajasthan
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Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien!
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Aspens near Marble, Colorado, USA
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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
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Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia
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Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
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Tulips at Emirgan Park in Istanbul, Türkiye
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A hammock in Central Florida, USA
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Lago Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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Tank Lakes, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, United States
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A splash of colour
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The world’s greatest oasis?
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