The 172nd meridian east is an imaginary line of longitude that is 172 degrees east of the Prime Meridian, which is located at 0 degrees longitude. This meridian runs vertically from the North Pole to the South Pole and is used for navigation and geographic reference. Geographically, the 172nd meridian east passes through several regions, including parts of the Pacific Ocean and various islands.
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