The equator crosses through 14 countries and several subregions of the world. Here's a breakdown:

Continents and Subregions:

* Africa:

* Central Africa: Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia

* West Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe

* Asia:

* Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo)

* South America:

* Northern South America: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil

Note: The equator does not cross through any subregions of North America or Europe.