This is the 404th most frequent Spanish word.
norte
"North" (a cardinal direction).
In this sentence, 'norte' again denotes a geographic direction but refers to the general location where they reside.
Ellos viven en el norte, cerca de la playa.
They live in the north, near the beach.
Here 'norte' refers to a geographical direction, indicating a specific region of Spain.
El norte de España es conocido por sus paisajes verdes.
Northern Spain is known for its green landscapes.
In this case, 'norte' is used metaphorically to mean 'objective' or 'goal' that guides one's actions.