What is 46 latitude?

46 latitude is a circle of latitude that is located approximately halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. It crosses several countries and regions including Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Mongolia, and China. In Canada, 46 latitude runs through the southern parts of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. In France and Italy, it passes through the wine-growing regions of Bordeaux and Piedmont. In Switzerland, it crosses the city of Geneva. In Mongolia, 46 latitude marks the southern border of the Central Khentii Mountains. The climate along 46 latitude ranges from cold and snowy in Canada and Russia to temperate and mild in France and Italy.