Tips apply globally with a few adjustments depending on the hemisphere. Here's how you can recognize latitude and longitude anywhere:
- Ranges:
-90° to 90° - Northern Hemisphere (N): Positive (
0° to 90°) → e.g., Vietnam, USA, Europe - Southern Hemisphere (S): Negative (
0° to -90°) → e.g., Australia, Argentina - General rule: The number usually falls between
-90 to 90, and in most cases, it's the smaller absolute value in your coordinates.
- Ranges:
-180° to 180° - Eastern Hemisphere (E): Positive (
0° to 180°) → e.g., Vietnam, China, India - Western Hemisphere (W): Negative (
0° to -180°) → e.g., USA, Canada, Brazil - General rule: If you're in Asia, Africa, or Australia, your longitude is positive. If you're in the Americas, it's negative.
| Region | Latitude (N/S) | Longitude (E/W) |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8°N to 23°N |
100°E to 110°E |
| USA | 24°N to 49°N |
-67°W to -125°W |
| Europe | 35°N to 71°N |
-10°W to 60°E |
| Australia | -10°S to -43°S |
113°E to 153°E |
| South America | -55°S to 12°N |
-35°W to -81°W |
- Latitude is smaller (absolute value ≤90), indicates North/South
- Longitude is larger (absolute value ≤180), indicates East/West
- If you see negative numbers, use the hemisphere rules above
So, the same tips work anywhere—you just need to check whether the numbers are positive or negative! 🌍🚀