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:This is about the geographic meaning of "North Pole." For the cities, see North Pole, Alaska and North Pole, New York.

The Northern Pole of Inaccessibility

The Northern Pole of Inaccessibility, located at 84°03' north, 174°51' west, is the point farthest from any northern coastline, about 1100 km from the nearest coast. It is a geographic construct, not an actual physical phenomenon. It was first reached by Sir Hubert Wilkins, who flew by aircraft in 1927; in 1958 a Russian icebreaker reached this point.

Related Topics:
North - West - Hubert Wilkins - Aircraft - 1927 - 1958 - Russia - Icebreaker

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