Latitude and Longitude Notes

Latitude and Longitude

  • Parallels (lines of latitude): run east and west.
  • Meridians (lines of longitude): run north and south.
  • Grid: formed by parallels and meridians on a map.
  • Location: specified by parallel (latitude) first, then meridian (longitude).
    • Example: Ankara is at 40°N40°N, 33°E33°E.