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LATITUDE VS LONGITUDE
1. Latitude
Latitude refers to imaginary horizontal lines drawn around the Earth parallel to the Equator. These lines measure the distance of a place north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees from 0° to 90°. The Equator is the most important latitude at 0°.
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Learn the difference between latitude and longitude, including the Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and their role in geographic coordinates and navigation.
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