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Let’s follow the route step by step, starting from the red arrow on the map (which points to the first square — we’ll call that our starting point).

We are told:
“One square = one kilometre”
So each move of “1 km” means moving one square in the direction given.

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Step-by-step movement:

Start at the red arrow → this is our position before step 1.

But note: Step 1 says “Go East 3 km” — and it’s already done for us.
That means we start *after* step 1. So our current position is 3 squares east of the red arrow.

Let’s track our position using grid coordinates to be precise.

Assume the bottom-left corner of the map grid is (0,0), with x increasing East, y increasing North.

The red arrow starts at approximately (2, 2) — let’s say row 2, column 2 (counting from bottom left).

After Step 1: Go East 3 km → move right 3 squares → new position: (5, 2)

Now follow the rest:

2. Go North 5 km → up 5 squares → (5, 7)
3. Go East 2 km → right 2 → (7, 7)
4. Go South 2 km → down 2 → (7, 5)
5. Go East 3 km → right 3 → (10, 5)
6. Go South 4 km → down 4 → (10, 1)
7. Go West 3 km → left 3 → (7, 1)
8. Go North 3 km → up 3 → (7, 4)
9. Go West 4 km → left 4 → (3, 4)
10. Go South 1 km → down 1 → (3, 3)
11. Go East 1 km → right 1 → (4, 3)
12. Go North 3 km → up 3 → (4, 6)
13. Go West 2 km → left 2 → (2, 6)
14. Mark a cross → this is where the treasure is!

Now, look at the map: What is located at position (2, 6)? Let’s visualize or recall the map layout.

From the map description (and typical treasure maps like this):

- At around (2,6) — that’s 2 squares from left, 6 squares up from bottom — there’s a statue (a green statue on a pedestal).

Wait — let me double-check the path because sometimes maps have landmarks.

Alternatively, maybe I should count visually from the start.

Let me try again without coordinates — just following directions from the end of step 1.

End of step 1: 3 squares east of red arrow → that’s near the palm tree? Actually, looking at the map, after going east 3 from the red arrow, you’re near the small pond or rock? Hmm.

Actually, perhaps better to simulate on paper mentally.

Alternative approach: Let’s list all moves from start (including step 1) to avoid confusion.

Total moves:

Start at red arrow → let’s call this Point A.

1. East 3 → now at B
2. North 5 → C
3. East 2 → D
4. South 2 → E
5. East 3 → F
6. South 4 → G
7. West 3 → H
8. North 3 → I
9. West 4 → J
10. South 1 → K
11. East 1 → L
12. North 3 → M
13. West 2 → N ← Treasure here

Let’s add up net movement:

East-West:
+3 (step1) +2 (step3) +3 (step5) -3 (step7) -4 (step9) +1 (step11) -2 (step13)
= 3+2+3 = 8; then -3-4 = -7; +1 = -6; -2 = -8? Wait no:

Better:

East: steps 1,3,5,11 → 3+2+3+1 = 9 km East
West: steps 7,9,13 → 3+4+2 = 9 km West
→ Net East-West: 0

North-South:
North: steps 2,8,12 → 5+3+3 = 11 km North
South: steps 4,6,10 → 2+4+1 = 7 km South
→ Net North: 11 - 7 = 4 km North

So overall, from start, we ended up 4 km North and 0 km East/West → same column as start, but 4 squares up.

Start was at red arrow — which is at the compass rose area, near the coast.

Going 4 km North from there — what’s there?

Looking at the map: From the red arrow (which is pointing east from the compass), if you go straight north 4 squares, you land on... the green statue!

Yes — the statue is directly north of the starting point, about 4 squares up.

In many such worksheets, the treasure is under the statue.

Also, step 14 says “Mark a cross” — so wherever we end, that’s the treasure.

And visually, on the map, after following all those turns, you end up at the statue.

Therefore, the treasure is under the statue.

Final Answer:
The Treasure is in under the statue.