34th parallel north
The 34th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 34 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North America and the Atlantic Ocean.
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34°
34th parallel north
The parallel formed the southern boundary of the original Colony of Virginia as outlined in the London Company charter.[1]
In the Confederate States, the parallel formed the northern boundary of Arizona Territory.[2]
At this latitude the sun is visible for 14 hours, 25 minutes during the summer solstice and 9 hours, 53 minutes during the winter solstice.[3]
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 34° north passes through:
See also
References
- "The First Charter of Virginia; April 10, 1606". The Avalon Project. 2008.
- "Confederate Statutes - CHAP. XLIV.--An Act to organize the Territory of Arizona - 1862, Jan. 18".
- "Duration of Daylight/Darkness Table for One Year". Archived from the original on 2007-12-23.
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