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How does CloudFront reduce global latency?

Q: How does CloudFront reduce global latency?

> CloudFront caches content at global **Edge Locations**. When a user requests a file, Route 53 routes them to the nearest Edge Location. If cached, the asset is returned immediately without hitting the origin server, drastically reducing network travel time.

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CloudFront caches content at global Edge Locations. When a user requests a file, Route 53 routes them to the nearest Edge Location. If cached, the asset is returned immediately without hitting the origin server, drastically reducing network travel time.

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