Cardinal directions are the four main points of a compass: north , south , east , and west which are also known by the first letters: N, S, E, and W. These four directions are also known as cardinal points. This online compass indicates North in red, but also south , east , and west , accurately in degrees. North corresponds to 0°, east to 90°, south to 180°, and west to 270°. To determine directions to North, South , East , and West , use the compass app or the GPS on your phone to see which direction you are facing. If you don't have your phone with you or want to use primitive methods, plant a stick upright into the ground.
