28th parallel north
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Through Circle of latitude, Earth and Africa
In Mexico the parallel defines the border between the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur.
This parallel also passes through Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, passing just north of its summit.
At this latitude the sun is visible for 13 hours, 55 minutes during the summer solstice and 10 hours, 22 minutes during the winter solstice.
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 28° north passes through:
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28th parallel north in popular culture
- Twenty Eighth Parallel, by Vangelis, from the album Conquest of Paradise.