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The 7 pages that link to Compass rose, each with the reason it gives.
AzimuthRelated: Its north-centered directions provide a familiar reference for expressing azimuth.
CompassRelated: It provides the directional scale against which a compass bearing is read.
Cardinal directionRelated: Its four main points display the cardinal directions together.
BearingRelated: Its marked directions provide familiar reference axes for bearings.
East (direction)Related: It marks east as a fixed direction relative to the map’s orientation.