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3 unusual facts about 55th parallel north


Kawawachikamach, Quebec

The Naskapi Reserved Land is south of the 55th parallel and is geographically located within the Caniapiscau Regional County Municipality of the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, although not juridically a part of it; the Naskapi Village Municipality is north of 55 and is within the Kativik Territory.

Mosquitofish in Australia

Certain thermal adaptations have allowed them to live in places from 55° North to 44° South, expanding their natural range.

Trans-Taiga Road

The road's northeastern terminus is almost at the 55th parallel north, making it the northernmost continuous road in Eastern North America.



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