The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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North Pole

Arctic Ocean (Body of Water)


View Larger MapDescription of institution: The North Pole is the northernmost point on the Earth, lying diametrically opposite the South Pole. It defines geodetic latitude 90° North, as well as the direction of true north. At the North Pole all directions point south. URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_pole