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North is one of the four cardinal directions, conventionally shown at the top of maps and compass roses, and it refers to the direction toward the Earth's North Pole. It matters because it provides a standard reference point that helps people navigate, orient themselves geographically, and communicate locations with precision.
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9 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Mapping and navigation
- Magnetic north and declination
- Roles of north as prime direction
- Roles of east and west as inherently subsidiary directions
- Cultural references
- See also
- References
- External links
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North is one of the four compass points or cardinal directions. It is the opposite of south and is perpendicular to east and west. North is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography.