Latitude and longitude work together like a big grid that helps us find any place on Earth.

Think of a giant map laid out in front of you.

• The lines that go left to right are called latitude.
• The lines that go up and down are called longitude.

How they work:

1. Latitude tells us how far north or south we are from the equator, which is at 0°.

   For example, Stockholm is around 59°N.

   This means it's 59 degrees north of the equator!

2. Longitude tells us how far east or west we are from the Prime Meridian, which is also at 0°.

   For Stockholm, it’s about 18°E.

   This means it is 18 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.

Together in Coordinates:

When you put these two measurements together, you get a pair of coordinates.

For Stockholm, it’s written as 59°N, 18°E.

This special set of numbers points to one exact spot on the globe, so anyone can find it easily.

Why it matters:

Using latitude and longitude is really important for navigation, planning trips, and even for technology like GPS.

These coordinates help us understand our world better.

So, next time you look at a map, remember: these lines are the key to finding your way around!