成人快手

Compass points

The points of a compass

Compass points are vital for finding your way around a map. There are many ways to remember where each direction goes.

You probably learnt a rhyme or a phrase to help you remember - if not, here's one now. Starting at the top and moving clockwise the directions on a compass or map are: -

  • North - Naughty
  • East - Elephants
  • South - Squirt
  • West - Water

Remember: the word WE is spelt if you have west and east the correct way around!