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What does the expression north of 60 mean?

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The earth has a northern hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere. The dividing line between these two halves of the globe is the Equator. Parallel to the Equator are lines of Latitude. These are measured in degrees north or south of the equator.

The expression, "North of 60." refers to a position or area on the Earth that is north of the 60° line of latitude. Countries such Greenland, Iceland and Finland are completely North of 60°. Most of Alaska, Norway and Sweden are in this zone and about half of Canada and Russia. The Arctic continent is substantially beyond 60° north.

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