The 144th meridian east is a line of longitude that is 144 degrees east of the Prime Meridian, which is defined as 0 degrees longitude and runs through Greenwich, England. The 144th meridian east is used in geography and navigation to help specify locations on the Earth's surface. Geographically, the 144th meridian east passes through several countries, including parts of Russia, Japan (specifically Hokkaido), and the Pacific Ocean.
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