Following are whole degree circles of latitude between the Equator and the 5th parallel north:
The 1st parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 1 degree north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and South America.
The parallel defines part of the border between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.[1]
Starting at the Prime Meridian, and heading eastwards, the parallel 1° north passes through:
The 2nd parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 2 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and South America.
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 2° north passes through:
The 3rd parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 3 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and South America.
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 3° north passes through:
The 4th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 4 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and South America.
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 4° north passes through:
The 5th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 5 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and South America.
The Pacific Ocean is at its widest (approximately 19,300 km) on this parallel.[7]
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 5° north passes through:
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