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Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 51.477928, -0.001545.
The Prime Meridian Line in Greenwich is an imaginary line used to mark 0° longitude, dividing the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Located at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park, visitors can literally stand on the Prime Meridian Line with one foot in each hemisphere. At the Royal Observatory, you can also see the laser projection marking the Prime Meridian, making it a popular landmark for both tourists and geography enthusiasts.
The Greenwich Meridian was chosen as the international standard for longitude at the International Meridian Conference in 1884, where 41 delegates from 25 nations agreed on its significance. Since then, the Prime Meridian has become a vital reference point for global navigation and timekeeping.
In addition to its geographical importance, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), based on the Prime Meridian, is used as the standard time in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Canary Islands (Spain), Ghana, Iceland, Senegal, and others. This time zone remains essential for coordinating global activities and serves as a reference for worldwide timekeeping systems.
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Prime Meridian (Greenwich) Lat Long Coordinates Info
The latitude of Prime Meridian (Greenwich) is 51.477928, and the longitude is -0.001545. Prime Meridian (Greenwich) is located at United Kingdom country in the Notable Buildings place category with the gps coordinates of 51° 28' 40.5408'' N and 0° 0' 5.5620'' W.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.477928 |
| Longitude | -0.001545 |
| DMS Lat | 51° 28' 40.5408'' N |
| DMS Long | 0° 0' 5.5620'' W |
| UTM Easting | 708,210.24 |
| UTM Northing | 5,707,238.65 |
| Category | Notable Buildings |
| Country Code | GB |
| Zoom Level | 18 |
Coordinates of Prime Meridian (Greenwich) is given above in both decimal degrees and DMS (degrees, minutes and seconds) format. The country code given is in the ISO2 format.
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Recent Comments
If it is the fundamental meridian, Why its longitude is not 0° but negative?
Thank-you for the reply.