There is no single country that is directly opposite Pakistan (i.e., its antipode) because its antipode falls within the Pacific Ocean, specifically near or within Chilean waters.
Understanding Antipodes
An antipode is the point on the Earth's surface which is diametrically opposite to it. To find the antipode of any location, you can subtract its latitude from 90° and change the sign (N becomes S, E becomes W), and subtract its longitude from 180°.
Pakistan's Approximate Antipode
Pakistan's geographic coordinates are approximately 30° N latitude and 70° E longitude. Therefore, its antipode would be roughly:
- Latitude: 90° - 30° = 60°. Change N to S, so 60° S.
- Longitude: 180° - 70° = 110°. Change E to W, so 110° W.
This gives us approximate coordinates of 60° S, 110° W, which is located in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Why No Single Country?
Since the antipode of Pakistan falls in the ocean, there is no single country exactly "opposite" it. The closest landmass to Pakistan's antipode is a section of the Pacific Ocean near Antarctica and South America. Chile, a South American country, has jurisdiction over a portion of this area.
In summary, while no specific country is directly opposite Pakistan, the nearest landmass in the opposite direction is related to Chile, as the antipode falls within the Pacific Ocean near areas Chile claims as part of its territory.
