What is absolute location?

Absolute Location

Absolute location refers to the precise spot where something is located on Earth's surface. It is typically expressed using a coordinate system like latitude and longitude. These coordinates create a unique identifier for a place, making it an exact and unchanging position.

Unlike relative location, which describes a place in relation to other places, absolute location is independent of its surroundings. For instance, the absolute location of the Eiffel Tower is 48.8584° N, 2.2945° E. This pinpoint accuracy is crucial for activities like mapping, navigation, and geographic information systems (GIS).