🌐 Latitude & Longitude

Understand Earth's coordinate system · Find any place on the globe · Grades 4–7

🗺 Famous Location Lookup
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Latitude Lines
Go EAST-WEST around the Earth. Measure how far NORTH or SOUTH of the equator you are. Range: 90°S to 90°N. The Equator is 0°.
Memory trick: "Lat is flat!" (horizontal lines)
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Longitude Lines
Go NORTH-SOUTH from pole to pole. Measure how far EAST or WEST of the Prime Meridian you are. Range: 180°W to 180°E.
Memory trick: "Long lines are long!" (vertical lines)
🌍 Special Lines on the Globe
The Equator (0° Lat)
Divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Hottest zone!
Prime Meridian (0° Long)
Divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Runs through Greenwich, England.
Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N)
Northern boundary of the tropics. Sun directly overhead on June 21.
Arctic Circle (66.5°N)
Where the Midnight Sun occurs in summer. Very cold climate!
🎯 Coordinates Quiz!

About This Geography Tool

This free interactive geography tool helps students explore the world through maps, quizzes, and hands-on activities. Geography is more than memorizing capitals and countries — it is about understanding how the physical world shapes human life, culture, and history.

Interactive geography tools help students build spatial thinking skills, learn to read maps, and develop a global perspective. These are critical skills for informed citizenship. All tools are aligned with national geography standards and work on any device.

How to Use

Explore the interactive map and activities above. Test your knowledge with the built-in quiz. You can practice as many times as you want to improve your score. Great for classroom use, homeschooling, or independent study.

Last reviewed: April 2026