1.   Although the islands straddle the equator, the days are comfortable and the evenings are cool.

2.   It also was straddling the equator, meaning it was in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

3.   Kiribati straddles the equator between Hawaii and Australia.

4.   The Indian Ocean archipelago, which straddles the equator southeast of Sri Lanka, is a popular destination for upmarket tourists.

5.   The Indian Ocean archipelago, which straddles the equator southeast of Sri Lanka, is a popular destination for wealthy tourists.