Meaning of Point Nemo | Babel Free
Definitions
The location in the ocean that is farthest from land, situated in the South Pacific Ocean at roughly 48°52.6′S 123°23.6′W, equally distant from the three closest land vertices which are each roughly 2,688 km (1,670 mi) away; the oceanic pole of inaccessibility.
Equivalents
Français
point Nemo
Examples
“Samples taken near the planet’s most remote area, Point⟳ Nemo, which is 2,688km (1,450 nautical miles) from land⟳ in all directions, revealed 320 microplastic particles per cubic metre, compared with 9-41 in the last⟳ race⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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