If 1 degree = 4 mins then why don't write 8°4' N as 9° N?
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If 1 degree = 4 mins then why don't write 8°4' N as 9° N?
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It means 8 degrees, 4 minutes North Latitude. The terminology is somewhat archaic, and dates back to the days of sailing ships.