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= 40th meridian west
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The 40th meridian west is a line of longitude located at 40 degrees west of the Prime Meridian, which runs through Greenwich, England. It stretches from the North Pole to the South Pole. In terms of geography, the 40th meridian west passes through various countries as it travels from north to south. In North America, it crosses parts of Canada and the northeastern United States.