Entity: KILOMETRE
A kilometre is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one thousand metres. It is commonly used for measuring distances between geographical places.
KILOMETRE
Etymology
The word 'kilometre' is derived from the Greek roots 'khilioi' meaning 'thousand' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
Definition
A kilometre is a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters, commonly used for expressing distances between geographical places.
Historical Context
The kilometre is now the official measurement unit used for expressing distances between geographical places on land in most of the world, except for the United States and the United Kingdom where the statute mile is preferred.
Cultural Significance
Most countries around the world use kilometres as the standard unit for measuring geographical distances, with the exception of the U.S. and the U.K.
Related Concepts
- Metre
- Mile
See Also
A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters, commonly used for expressing distances between geographical places.