Places on Earth can be located using a coordinate system, such as latitude and longitude. Latitude measures a location's distance north or south of the equator, while longitude measures its distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. By combining these coordinates, any point on Earth's surface can be pinpointed with accuracy.
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The oldest systematic method of location is based upon the geographic coordinate system, which uses latitude and longitude to pinpoint specific locations on Earth.
The geographic coordinate system
Some places on Earth that are located below sea level include the Dead Sea, the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, and the Salton Sea in California.
There is no specific location referred to as the "end of the earth." It's a concept that symbolizes the most extreme or remote places on Earth.
At the very top of Earth is the North Pole, which is located at the northernmost point on the planet. It is a geographic coordinate where all lines of longitude converge and is covered by a constantly shifting ice cap.