Latitude and Longitude are basically some imaginary lines on the earth's surface, which help in finding out the location of a place and its time zone. These two angles or geographical coordinates are measured in three units: degrees (°), minutes of arc (') and seconds of arc ("). Latitudes are the lines that run parallel to the equator and follow the north-south direction, whereas longitudes or meridians, the vertical lines running perpendicular to the latitudes follow the east-west direction. Although there is no definite starting point for longitudes, the Prime Meridian or Greenwich is often considered to be the 0° longitudinal line.
The Latitude and Longitude world map provides information not only about a country, but shows the accurate location of regions, districts, states, cities as well as areas. Internet maps showing latitude and longitude of world's different cities and countries also help in providing information about the time zone of a particular country.
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