Compass
Compass points are traditionally composed of cardinal directions and intercardinal directions, which are produced by dividing the cardinal directions.
Cardinal directions
Cardinal directions refer to the primary points of a compass.
| English | Finnish |
|---|---|
North, 0° / 360° | Pohjoinen |
East, 90° | Itä |
South, 180° | Etelä |
West, 270° | Länsi |
Intercardinal directions
Intercardinal directions, also known as intermediate directions, refer to the points between cardinal directions.
| English | Finnish |
|---|---|
Northeast, 45° | Koillinen |
Southeast, 135° | Kaakko |
Southwest, 225° | Lounas |
Northwest, 315° | Luode |