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This template is used to display, and link to a map of, coordinates associated with the subject of an article.

Example

{{coordinates|19|49|14.39|N|155|28|05.04|W}}

produces 19°49'14.39"N 155°28'05.04"W

Parameters

Parameter one is degrees lattitude. Parameter two is minutes. Parameter three is seconds. A decimal is optional. Parameter four is North/South, only accepts N,n,S, or s. Parameter five is degrees longitude. Parameter six is minutes. Parameter seven is seconds. A decimal is optional. Parameter eight is East/West, only accepts E,e,W, or w.