23.5 Degrees South Latitude ((top)) -

Known as the driest place on Earth.

A vast, semi-arid sandy savannah.

Home to some of the world's tallest sand dunes. 23.5 degrees south latitude

And you will know, in your bones, that you are standing on the spine of the world. Known as the driest place on Earth

To the north, the Tropic of Cancer is a fickle lover, reaching for the stars. To the south, the Antarctic Circle is a frozen gatekeeper. But here, at , the world holds its breath. And you will know, in your bones, that

One of the most striking features of 23.5 degrees south is its climate. This latitude is characterized by known as the subtropical ridge. As warm air rises from the Equator, it cools and sinks around the 23.5-degree mark. This sinking air inhibits cloud formation and rainfall, leading to some of the world's most famous arid landscapes.

You will be the only dark thing under a vertical sun.