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What is the starting line for the lines of longitude?
No. The Prime Meridian is about Longitude, which was far more difficult to calculate than Latitude. Latitude can be measured by knowing how high the Sun is above the horizon & by the Stars at night. Longitude needs the addition of knowing time at one place & another place & speed & direction of movement. The Prime Meridian, 0 degrees Longitude runs from Pole to Pole through Greenwich, London. (The Headquarters of the Royal Navy at the time) 0 degrees latitude is the Equator.
What is the longitude and latitude of Tasmania?
THE latitude and longitude of Tasmania is 147 E and 42 S
What was Canada first called?
Canada
Why are there so few transcontinental roads and railways in Canada?
They cost a lot of money and take a great deal of time to build. There really isn't a need for more than the existing transcontinental roads and RR lines.
Why do you reckon 180 degrees of longitude and only 90 of latitude?
There are 180 of latitude too - 90 south and 90 North.
