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# forCurrentLocation()

Creates and returns a singleton map item object representing the user’s location.

```
class func forCurrentLocation() -> MKMapItem
```

## Return Value

An `MKMapItem` object representing the user’s location.

## Discussion

For privacy reasons, and because the user’s location can change, the map item that this method returns doesn’t contain any coordinate data. When you need the actual location of the user, use the Core Location framework to retrieve it.

## See Also

  [Location and Maps Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/LocationAwarenessPG/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40009497)


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