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Latitudes and longitudes were introduced in a map by the geographers of which country?

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Greece
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Portugal
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Britain
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Rome
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Solution

The correct option is A Greece
Latitudes and longitudes were introduced in a map by the Greek geographers. It was the Greek geographer, Hipparchus, who used his knowledge in astronomy and mathematics, to make an accurate map.

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