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Description: The Geodetic Center of North America is a point that was determined to be the geometric center of the North American continent. It is not to be confused with the geographic center, which is the center of landmass. The Geodetic Center of North America is located near the town of Balta in Pierce County, North Dakota, USA. The precise coordinates of this point are approximately 48.976181 degrees north latitude and 100.332505 degrees west longitude. This point was calculated based on a mathematical and geometric model of the continent, taking into account the curvature of the Earth. It serves as a significant reference point for geodetic surveys and measurements in North America. However, since it is a calculated point based on the mathematical model, it does not hold the same natural or geographic significance as the geographic center of the continent.