The 2nd meridian west is a line of longitude that is located 2 degrees west of the Prime Meridian, which is at 0 degrees longitude. This meridian passes through various countries as it moves from the North Pole to the South Pole. It crosses through parts of the United Kingdom, the North Atlantic Ocean, and continental Europe, as well as parts of Africa. Each meridian west of the Prime Meridian is designated by adding degrees west.
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