GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Geographic South Pole
The geographic South Pole is the southern endpoint of Earth’s rotation axis. It lies on the Antarctic ice sheet, far from the coast.
Fast Facts
- It lies at latitude 90°S.
- All meridians meet here.
- Distinct from the magnetic pole and pole of inaccessibility.
Connected lessons
- Geographic South PoleMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- AntarcticaRelated places
- East AntarcticaRelated places
- Amundsen–Scott South Pole StationRelated places