24th meridian east
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The meridian 24° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica to the South Pole.
The 24th meridian east forms a great circle with the 156th meridian west.
Part of the border between Libya and Sudan is defined by the meridian, as is a large section of the border between Chad and Sudan.
The only capital located on the 24th meridian east is Riga.[1]
From Pole to Pole
Starting at the North Pole and heading south to the South Pole, the 24th meridian east passes through:
See also
- 23rd meridian east
- 25th meridian east
- Measuring a Meridian: The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa
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References
- ^ "Where is Riga, Latvia on Map Lat Long Coordinates". www.latlong.net. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
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