A comprehensive guide to understanding geographic coordinates, parallels, and meridians for mapping Earth's locations. The system uses latitudine e longitudine to precisely identify any point on the globe, complemented by a network of parallels and meridians that form the geographic grid system.
• Coordinate geografiche are measured in degrees and consist of latitude (distance from the Equator) and longitude (distance from the Greenwich Meridian)
• The Earth is divided into a grid system of 360 meridians and 180 parallels
• Europe, while geographically part of Eurasia, is considered a distinct continent due to cultural, historical, economic, and religious factors
• Important reference lines include the Equator, Tropics, and Polar Circles
