Vast areas are covered with thick sheets of ice. There are many places on Earth where temperatures drop below freezing in winter. But in this world, there are also some regions where winter temperatures reach -67 degrees Celsius. Do you know which regions are on that list?
Oymyakon, Russia
Surviving in this Russian village is challenging. It is heard that in some parts of Antarctica, temperatures drop to -67 degrees Celsius. However, there are no human settlements there. So there is no reason for inconvenience, but Oymyakon is a populated place. This is the coldest village on Earth.
Verkhoyansk, Russia
People in this Russian region eat reindeer meat to survive in the cold. They sometimes also eat horse meat to keep their bodies warm. Clothing made from animal fur is used here for going outside.
Utqiagvik, Alaska
Its previous name was Barrow. It is located in the far north of America. The Arctic Ocean is nearby. This region experiences summer continuously for 80 days. Only then can the sun be seen.
Winter prevails here continuously for 65 days, during which time this city remains immersed in darkness. Indigenous communities mainly live here, who make their living by hunting whales and seals.
The remaining time is called the transition period. During this time, the sun rises and sets. When warmth comes from winter, days become longer and nights shorter.
Snag, Yukon, Canada
Snag is an ancient village in Canada's Yukon Territory. Winter here is very terrible. In 1947, the temperature in this region dropped to -63 degrees Celsius, which set a record. Currently, it is an abandoned village. There is no human settlement.
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen is located in the Svalbard archipelago in the far north of Norway. Birth and death are restricted in this region. Polar bears roam around. About two and a half thousand people live here. Due to permafrost (frozen ground), dead bodies do not decompose here. If someone becomes seriously ill, they are taken to Norway.
Iqaluit, Canada
Iqaluit is the capital and largest city of Canada's Nunavut region. Baffin Island is nearby. Until 1987, this place was called Frobisher Bay. Later, the name was changed. Most of the residents here are from the Inuit community. The average winter temperature here is -27 degrees Celsius.
Qaanaaq, Greenland
This is one of the northernmost cities in the world. It is located north of the Avannaata municipality in northwest Greenland. Very few people live here. The sun does not rise here for 3 continuous months. Residents mainly make their living by hunting. Ice mountains can be seen all around. Dog sledges are also used for transportation.
