Coordinates refer to the exact location of a place on the Earth's surface, using latitude and longitude measurements. They provide a precise reference point for identifying any place on the planet.
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Latitude: The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
Longitude: The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.
Global Positioning System (GPS): A satellite-based navigation system that uses coordinates to determine precise locations on Earth.