Antipodes (plural noun) :
Places diametrically opposite each other on the globe.
Literally "Those with the feet opposite", from Greek 'anti' (opposed) and 'podes' (feet)
Geographically 'antipodes' is defined as people or places diametrically opposite on the globe. Thus antipodes must be separated by half the circumference of the earth (180°), and one must be as far north as the other is south of the equator; midnight at one is noonday at the other.
Take a look at the Antipodes Map to find out the antipodal point of your city.
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Cherrypie said...
I always thought that the claim that Israel was exacty opposite NZ didn't ring true, and now I know
December 8, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Matthew said...
No, Spain is.
I don't know why people say China is.
December 12, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Heather said...
The Antipodes of China is South America.
The saying probably originates from when China was considered the opposite side of the world from England (or America).
December 16, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Matthew said...
Yea, you're probably right there.
December 22, 2008 at 2:21 PM