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North Pole

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Definition: The northernmost point on the earth's surface. Located at 90 degrees north latitude. Line of longitude converge here so the North Pole has no longitude.

There exists also a North Magnetic Pole; follow the link to the article to learn more about the two poles.

Examples:
Santa Claus is said to live at the North Pole. The North Pole lies in the middle of the Arctic Sea.

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