The 64th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 64 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Asia and

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. At this latitude the sun is visible for 21 hours, 1 minute during the

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and 4 hours, 12 minutes during the winter solstice.

Around the world

Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 64° north passes through: :

Around the world

See also