Latitude

Stretching along the eastern edge of Russia, Sakhalin Island is a long and narrow landmass that plays a significant role in the geography of the Russian Far East. Located between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan, it is one of Russia’s largest islands. The latitude of Sakhalin Island places it in the … Read more

Lines of latitude play a fundamental role in geography, navigation, and our understanding of the Earth’s surface. These imaginary lines circle the globe horizontally, helping us measure distances north or south of the equator. For anyone learning geography or exploring world maps, a common question arises lines of latitude above the equator are in which … Read more