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Latitude and longitude are geographical coordinates used to specify a location's position on the Earth's surface. They are part of the global grid system used for navigation and mapping. Here's a brief explanation of each:
• Latitude lines, also known as parallels, run horizontally around the Earth's surface from east to west.
• Latitude is measured in degrees, with the equator as the reference point at 0 degrees latitude.
• Lines of latitude are numbered in degrees north (N) or south (S) of the equator, ranging from +90 degrees at the North Pole to -90 degrees at the South Pole.
• Latitude provides information about how far north or south a location is from the equator. For example, New York City is approximately at 40.7128 degrees North latitude.
• Longitude lines, also called meridians, run vertically from the North Pole to the South Pole and are perpendicular to latitude lines.
• Longitude is measured in degrees, with the Prime Meridian, which passes through Greenwich, London, as the reference point at 0 degrees longitude.
• Lines of longitude are numbered in degrees east (E) or west (W) of the Prime Meridian, ranging from +180 degrees eastward to -180 degrees westward.
• Longitude provides information about how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian. For example, Los Angeles is approximately at 118.2437 degrees West longitude.
Together, latitude and longitude coordinates pinpoint a specific location on the Earth's surface with a high degree of accuracy, allowing for precise navigation, mapping, and the identification of locations on the planet. They are essential for activities like GPS navigation, cartography, and geolocation services.