The Poles
Where are the North and South Poles?
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The North Pole is located at the top of the world, and the South Pole is located at the bottom of the world. All lines of longitude meet at the North and South Poles.
The North Pole
The North Pole is the northernmost place on Earth. It is located in the Arctic and is usually covered in sea ice.
The South Pole
The South Pole is located in Antarctica, Earth's southernmost continent. Because the ice shifts slightly each year, the pole has to be relocated to its exact location with the help of satellite positioning systems.
No one lives at the North or South Poles because of the extremely cold weather there.