Question

What is the standard meridian of England?

Answer 1

Thanks for the question!

The standard meridian of England is actually the GREENWICH PRIME MERIDIAN (GMT). It is considered as the official prime meridian due to its popularity. It was figured out at the Royal Observatory,Greenwich in London, United Kingdom by Sir George Airy in 1851.

The GMT passes through the Airy transit circle (51°28′40.1″N 0°0′5.3″W) of the observatory. It was earlier demarcated by a brass strip but now it is replaced by stainless steel. It shows as a bright green laser shining north across the London night sky.

As on date, the Greenwich meridian passes through the following countries----

 United Kingdom, France, Spain, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ghana, Queen Maud Land in Antarctica.

Hope it helps!!!

Answer 2

Standard Meridian is the meridian (longitude)which is used to describe time of a country , it should be the same for the whole country and all the places in a country should follow this same time

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The standard meridian of England is actually the GMT Greenwich Prime Meridian  

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its significance is that

1)there will be no confusion about time in an country

2)all the places in a particular country will have the same time