Concept information

Preferred term

latitude  

Definition

  • An angular distance in degrees north or south of the equator (latitude 0°), equal to the angle subtended at the centre of the globe by the meridian between the equator and the point in question.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/14936

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