Today is International Day of the Tropics. What region of the world does ‘tropics’ refer to?

A The area near the equator
B North Pole
C Himalayas

Fact: The ‘tropics’ refers to the region of the Earth located roughly between the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. This area surrounds the equator and is known for its warm climate year-round, with plenty of sunshine and often high humidity.

Correct Answer: The area near the equator