There is and There are. Introduce facts and information or show location?

[zoltankr]

First, I would like to thank the people in this forum for all their help.
As far as I know the word "there" is used to introduce facts and information.
For example:
There are two words.
There is one car.

But I also notice the same word "there" is used this way:
My cellphone is there.
The desserts are there.

I'm a bit confused. Is "there" also used for things that are not close? or to show location?

[MikeNewYork]

First, I would like to thank the people in this forum for all their help.
As far as I know the word "there" is used to introduce facts and information.
For example:
There are two words.
There is one car.

But I also notice the same word "there" is used this way:
My cellphone is there.
The desserts are there.

I'm a bit confused. Is "there" also used for things that are not close? or to show location?

Yes.

My cellphone is there. My Blackberry is here. (closer)

The desserts are there. The appetizers are here. (closer)