The cardinal directions are defined by the rotation of the Planet Earth. The rotational axis defines two poles, points where the axis intersects the globe. Each of these two point does not move but remains stationary as the planet swings around them. North is the direction towards one of these poles, and South is the direction towards the other. East and West are defined as being perpendicular to the lines running North - South. East takes you towards the rising Sun. West takes you towards the direction in which the Sun sets.
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