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The four cardinal directions

If you face North:

  • Your right is East.
  • Your left is West.
  • Behind you is South.

Sun rises in the East and sets in the West — useful when there's no compass.

Example
If you face West and turn left, you face South.
💡 Tip:Draw a tiny compass on the corner of your paper. Don't guess in your head.
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