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When we think of the North Pole, we often picture a fixed location at the Earth's axis of rotation, covered by shifting ice on the surface of the Arctic Ocean. Unlike the South Pole, which is located on the continent of Antarctica, the North Pole is a mesmerizing destination that commercial travel expeditions now offer. But did you know that the North Pole also has magnetic definitions? Magnetic compasses point to a specific point on the surface, following the Earth's geomagnetic field, while another definition uses the Earth's broad magnetosphere. These positions drift, currently located off Ellef Ringnes Island in Canada and off Qaanaaq in Greenland. Another fascinating definition is the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility, the farthest point from any coastline, located at 8403'N 17451'W. So whether you're an adventurer or a magnet enthusiast, the North Pole has something extraordinary to offer!