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It doesn't work that way. A circle has 360 degrees. As such the cardinal directions can be broken down into 90/180 increments.

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North is 90 degrees from West or East, but is 180 degrees from South

West is 90 degrees from South or North, but is 180 degrees from East

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What is the longitude south and latitude west of Russia?

Latitude is the coordinate for which you have a choice of north or south. The Russian Federation extends over a range of 46.4 degrees of latitude. None of it is south latitude. Longitude is the coordinate for which you have a choice of east or west. The Russian Federation extends over a range of 162.8 degrees of longitude. Only 10.2 degrees of that span is west longitude. 152.6 degrees of it is all east longitude. In only ten short words, the question strikes out in at least four major ways ... undoubtedly some sort of record.


Why is everything south of the North Pole?

It is the northern most point on Earth. You cannot go west or east of it, so the only direction is south. At the South Pole, you can only go north. The Earth rotates based on the North Pole and South Pole. There is no east or west pole.


Where is Crofton located on a map?

Crofton, Maryland, America is located 24 miles south of Baltimore, 24 miles east north east of Washington D.C , and only 14 miles North of Annapolis. it's specific co ordinates for the map, is 39 degrees,0'3 2 " North, and 72 degrees , 40' and 52 " West.


What city is 90 degrees south and 0 degrees east?

The point located at 90 degrees south and 0 degrees east is within Antarctica, near the geographic South Pole. There is no specific city at this exact point due to the extreme environment and lack of permanent human settlement in that area.


How is 90 degrees north latitude different from 90 degrees south latitude?

Since there is only 90 degrees on each hemisphere of the earth, north and south, the 90 degree north latitude would be north pole and 90 degrees south latitude is the south pole.

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How is 90 degrees north latitude differant from 90 degrees south latitude?

Since there is only 90 degrees on each hemisphere of the earth, north and south, the 90 degree north latitude would be north pole and 90 degrees south latitude is the south pole.


How is 90 degrees north latitudes different from 90 degrees south latitude?

Since there is only 90 degrees on each hemisphere of the earth, north and south, the 90 degree north latitude would be north pole and 90 degrees south latitude is the south pole.


Does Antarctica have a north south east and west?

Yes, except at the South Pole, where there is no more 'south', only 'north'.


Can you cross the us by river only?

You can cross the US by river only if you are going north to south (south to north is harder) but not if you are going east to west, or west to east.


Is east left or right or up or down?

If you are facing north on the Earth east is directly to the right exept exactly on the north or south pole where there is no east but only north or south.


If you are facing east and you turn clockwise 90 degrees which direction will you be faceing?

South


What ocean is east of Hawaii?

The Pacific, and not only east, but west,south and north.


What is the longitude south and latitude west of Russia?

Latitude is the coordinate for which you have a choice of north or south. The Russian Federation extends over a range of 46.4 degrees of latitude. None of it is south latitude. Longitude is the coordinate for which you have a choice of east or west. The Russian Federation extends over a range of 162.8 degrees of longitude. Only 10.2 degrees of that span is west longitude. 152.6 degrees of it is all east longitude. In only ten short words, the question strikes out in at least four major ways ... undoubtedly some sort of record.


Why is everything south of the North Pole?

It is the northern most point on Earth. You cannot go west or east of it, so the only direction is south. At the South Pole, you can only go north. The Earth rotates based on the North Pole and South Pole. There is no east or west pole.


What is the maximum number of degrees you can go south of the equator?

You can only travel 90 degrees north, which is the North Pole. The poles are in a plane (all planes) perpendicular to the equator.


Is there a city located 115 degrees south latitude and 25 degrees west longitude?

There is no 115 degrees south OR north. It only goes to 90.


Where is Crofton located on a map?

Crofton, Maryland, America is located 24 miles south of Baltimore, 24 miles east north east of Washington D.C , and only 14 miles North of Annapolis. it's specific co ordinates for the map, is 39 degrees,0'3 2 " North, and 72 degrees , 40' and 52 " West.