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| The universal method of identifying a location is by geographic coordinates, specifically latitude and longitude. Latitude measures the distance north and south, with the Equator being the central latitude. Longitude measures the distance east and west, with the Prime Meridian being the central longitude. A set of latitude and longitude coordinates can identify your exact location on the planet. | The universal method of identifying a location is by geographic coordinates, specifically latitude and longitude. Latitude measures the distance north and south, with the Equator being the central latitude. Longitude measures the distance east and west, with the Prime Meridian being the central longitude. A set of latitude and longitude coordinates can identify your exact location on the planet. | ||