Latitude

Latitude is a geographical coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is measured in degrees, with the Equator defined as 0° latitude. As you move towards the North Pole, the latitude increases up to 90°N, and as you move towards the South Pole, it decreases down to 90°S. Latitude lines are horizontal and run parallel to the Equator, and they indicate how far a location is from the Equator.