Compass
Compass points are traditionally composed of cardinal directions and intercardinal directions, which are produced by dividing the cardinal directions.
Cardinal directions refer to the primary points of a compass.
English | Finnish |
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English North, 0° / 360° | Finnish Pohjoinen |
English East, 90° | Finnish Itä |
English South, 180° | Finnish Etelä |
English West, 270° | Finnish Länsi |
Intercardinal directions, also known as intermediate directions, refer to the points between cardinal directions.
English | Finnish |
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English Northeast, 45° | Finnish Koillinen |
English Southeast, 135° | Finnish Kaakko |
English Southwest, 225° | Finnish Lounas |
English Northwest, 315° | Finnish Luode |