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Because at the time in history when a system of navigational coordinates for the earth's surface
was being developed, England was the dominant sea power, and England decided that the origin
of longitude would be the meridian through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Anyone who didn't
like it was free to take their ball and go home.
What else can I help you with?
Does the Prime Meridian run through Tokyo?
No, the Prime Meridian does not run through Tokyo. The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, London, and serves as the starting point for measuring longitude.
Does the prime meridian run through Denver Colorado?
Of course it does! The prime meridian divides thr western and eastern hemispheres from the equator, so technically yes, it does.
What does 0 degrees meridian run through?
The "0" degree meridian, or the Prime Meridian, runs through Greenwich England, Spain, and the Northwest corner of Africa (Morroco).
Does the prime meridian run through Europe?
Greenwich, near London. Actually it's the other way round - the meridian runs through the city !
What 3 continents does the prime meridian run through?
The prime meridian runs through three continents. These continents include Europe, Antarctica, and Africa. The prime meridian is also referred to as the Greenwich meridian.
Does prime meridian run through greenwichengland?
Yes
Does the prime meridian run through Ghana?
Yes.
Does the prime meridian run through Algeria?
Yes.
Does Prime Meridian run through Aleutian Islands?
No. The meridian of 180° longitude ... exactly opposite the Prime Meridian and half a world away ... runs through the Aleutian chain.
Does the prime meridian run through Greenwich England?
Yes, it does.
Does the prime meridian run through the international date line?
No it does not.
Does the Prime Meridian run through Portugal?
Since the Earth is a sphere (a ball), you can set out either east or west fromPortugal, and if you keep going long enough, reach the Prime Meridian. It's true,however, that regardless of your starting point in Portugal, your trip will be shorterif you travel to the east.
