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WGS84 stands for World Geodetic System 1984 [[datum]].
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Most countries have developed their own reference frames over time.
 
Unfortunately each [[datum]] is slightly different.
 
WGS84 is an agreed worldwide [[datum]] which allows people to use the same coordinate system anywhere in the world.
 
This makes it very useful for aviation, shipping, and of course, [[Geocaching]]!
 
 
 
Technical information can be found at the [http://www.wgs84.com/ WGS84 Website].
 

Latest revision as of 18:48, 9 October 2025

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