The latitudes and longitudes are the geographical coordinates that provide a systematic network of lines upon which the position of various surface features of the earth, can be represented.
The location, distance, and direction of various points on earth can be easily determined with the help of these coordinates.
These are measured in degrees (°) because they represent angular distances.
Each degree is further divided into 60 minutes ( ‘ ) and each minute into 60 seconds ( “ ).
The mainland of India extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes.
The latitude of the northernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 37° 6'.
The latitude of the southernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 8°4'.
The mainland of India extends between 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitudes.