parallel of latitude

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An imaginary line on the Earth's surface connecting points of equal latitude, running east-west and parallel to the equator.

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   An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator, connecting points of equal latitude.

   دائرة العرض

   • The 45th parallel of latitude marks the halfway point between the equator and the North Pole.
   • Navigators use parallels of latitude to determine their position north or south of the equator.
   • The Tropic of Cancer is a well-known parallel of latitude.