All locations on Earth that are north of the equator are in​ the Northern Hemisphere. This includes all of North America and Europe along with most of Asia, northern South America, and northern Africa. All points on Earth that are south of the equator are in the Southern Hemisphere.

Using Maps URLs, you can build a universal, cross-platform URL to launch Google Maps and perform searches, get directions and navigation, and display map views and panoramic images. The URL syntax is the same regardless of the platform in use. You don't need a Google API key to use Maps URLs.

Use Maps in Chrome Find a place or location in Chrome, without the use of a navigation app. On a web page, touch and hold the address you want to check. Tap View with Google Maps on Chrome. To view route options, tap Get Directions.

You may notice that some drop pins have a red or green circle while others have a small bag symbol. These symbols are used to show different venue types. A small bed is a hotel, while a shopping trolley marks a supermarket. A mortarboard hat marks schools and universities, and an open book marks a library.