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  • Understanding Earth's Coordinates: Longitude and Latitude
    The Earth itself doesn't have a single longitude and latitude. Longitude and latitude are coordinates used to pinpoint specific locations *on* the Earth's surface.

    Here's why:

    * Longitude: Measures distances east or west of the Prime Meridian, which runs through Greenwich, England. It's measured in degrees from 0° (Prime Meridian) to 180° east or west.

    * Latitude: Measures distances north or south of the Equator. It's measured in degrees from 0° (Equator) to 90° north or south.

    To get the longitude and latitude of a specific place, you need to know the location's coordinates. For example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, is located at approximately:

    * Latitude: 48.8584° N

    * Longitude: 2.2945° E

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