Latitude (lat) is a geographic coordinate that specifies the North–South (NS) position of a point on the planetary's surface. The Equator has a latitude of 0°, the North Pole has a latitude of 90° North (written +90), and the South Pole has a latitude of 90° South (written −90). Numeric values (2 digits) with 5 decimal places are used for this database item instead of the N or S format (e.g., -80.00000 instead of 80° S).