North is one of the four compass points or cardinal directions. It is the opposite of south and is perpendicular to East and West. North is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography.

How do you know which direction is north?

The sun rises in the general direction of east and sets in the general direction of west every day, so you can use the location of sunrise or sunset to get an approximate idea of direction. Face the sunrise and you are facing east; north will be on your left and south will be on your right.

Is north right or left?

Most maps show North at the top and South at the bottom. To the left is West and to the right is East.