The Ends of the Earth is a phrase that refers to the two most extreme points on the planet, the North and South Poles. The North Pole is located at the northernmost point of the Earth's axis and is often referred to as the 'top of the world'. The South Pole is located at the southernmost point of the Earth's axis and is often referred to as the 'bottom of the world'. Both of these locations are covered in icecaps, which are large masses of ice that form over land or water.