71st parallel north
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The 71st parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 71 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane, in the Arctic. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Asia and North America, and passes through some of the southern seas of the Arctic Ocean.
At this latitude the sun is visible for 24 hours, 0 minutes during the summer solstice and Civil Twilight during the winter solstice.
Around the world[]
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 71° north passes through:
See also[]
Categories:
- Circles of latitude
- Geography of the Arctic