1st parallel north
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The 1st parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 1 degree (69.2 miles/111.36 kilometers) north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean and South America.
The parallel defines part of the border between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Around the world[]
Starting at the Prime Meridian, and heading eastwards, the parallel 1° north passes through:
See also[]
Categories:
- Circles of latitude
- Equatorial Guinea–Gabon border