140th meridian east
The meridian 140° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, Australasia, the Indian Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica to the South Pole.
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140th meridian east
The 140th meridian east forms a great circle with the 40th meridian west.
From Pole to Pole
Starting at the North Pole and heading south to the South Pole, the 140th meridian east passes through:
Japan
Gallery
- 40°N and 140°E Crossing Point in Ogata, Akita
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See also
References
- Darby, Andrew (22 December 2003). "Canberra all at sea over position of Southern Ocean". The Age. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- "Indian Ocean". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
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