jöfnari
Jöfnari is an Icelandic word that translates to "equator" in English. It refers to the imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude, dividing the planet into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. The jöfnari is the longest parallel of latitude and is also the line where the length of day and night is approximately equal throughout the year.
The term jöfnari derives from the Icelandic word "jafn," meaning "equal," and "-ari," a suffix indicating a
The jöfnari plays a significant role in geography and navigation. It is a fundamental reference point for