The Seventy-Eighth Parallel North is a circle of latitude located 78 degrees north of the equator. It runs through the Arctic Ocean and is primarily situated in polar regions, where temperatures are extremely low and ice coverage is prevalent. This parallel is significant for mapping and navigation in the Arctic. This latitude intersects several islands and regions, including parts of Greenland and the Svalbard archipelago. It is also near the North Pole, making it an important reference point for scientific research and climate studies in the Arctic environment.