How do I implement storage and location-based computing?

Question

Ok, let me briefly explain this:

1. I want to create a website that provides location-based services, such as http://fireeagle.yahoo.net/ .

2. I assume that most of these services have something with longitude and latitude.

3. Is there any specific database / data warehouse / data structure suitable for such applications? I mean easy to store longitude, latitude and easy to calculate or easy to use.

I am new to this and any feedback is welcome

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