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5th parallel north

5th parallel north

Circle of latitude

The 5th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 5 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and South America.

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5th parallel north
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The Pacific Ocean is at its widest (approximately 19,300 km) on this parallel.[1]

Around the world

Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 5° north passes through:

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References

  1. [1]
    "Pacific Ocean". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
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