= 159th meridian west
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The 159th meridian west is a line of longitude that is located 159 degrees west of the Prime Meridian, which is the reference line for longitude located at 0 degrees. This meridian runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, passing through the Pacific Ocean, and it does not have a significant amount of landmass; most of its length is in oceanic regions. In the context of geography, the 159th meridian west is significant for navigation and defining time zones.
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