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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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 of America the parallel formed the northern boundary of the Confederate Territory of Arizona.[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:
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