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The Arctic Ocean is the North Pole. A floating ice sheet or cap floats on the Arctic Ocean, and on this is the spot that is called the North Pole. The sea ice varies in thickness, making it possible to reach the pole using nuclear submarines.

The South Pole is on the continent of Antarctica.

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