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The value of each latitude is followed by what?


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  1. Latitude is a geographical coordinate that provides the relative position of a point north or south with respect to the equator.
  2. Hence it is necessary to mention the direction of latitude with respect to the equator, i.e, either north or south.
  3. Therefore the latitude is followed by either N(north) or S(south)
  4. Example - Arctic circle lies 66°N

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