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The 5 Coldest Countries In The World

POSTED ON February 3, 2024 •   Lifestyle      BY Ebiakuboere England

Earth is a fascinating planet with a wide range of climates, from icy tundras to blazing deserts. Some countries have year-round warmth, but others have extremely frigid temperatures that are detrimental to the local population and ecosystem.

Here is a list of 5 coldest countries in the world;

Russia
As of right now, Russia is the world's coldest habitable nation. Russia faces bitterly cold winters because a large part of its land is in the Arctic and subarctic areas.

Russia

The record for the coldest inhabited place is the village of Oymyakon in northeastern Siberia, where temperatures can fall below -50 degrees Celsius (-58 degrees Fahrenheit). The Russian people have adapted to these harsh conditions by using methods and technologies to fend off the cold and go about their daily lives.

Canada
It is important to remember that Canada has one of the highest average annual low temperatures. This world's second-largest nation is home to a variety of topographical elements, such as polar areas, ice lakes, and huge tundra.

Canada

The Canadian regions of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut routinely endure bitterly cold winters with lows of -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit). Winters are long and bitterly cold in places like Yellowknife and Iqaluit.

But Canadians show off their tenacity and love of winter sports by engaging in activities like ice hockey, skiing, and ice fishing, which allow them to appreciate their chilly climate.

Greenland
Greenland is an island situated between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. The ice sheet encases more than 80% of Greenland, resulting in a surreal scenery.

Greenland

Wintertime temperatures in the coastal regions are typically milder, averaging about -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit), while the interior can experience extremely cold temperatures well below -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit).

For generations the Inuit people of Greenland have survived despite the extreme weather, modifying their way of life to meet the special demands of the frigid climate.

Mongolia
Mongolia, which is tucked between China and Russia, has long, extremely severe winters. The nation has a very cold climate due to its high altitude and untamed landscape; in some areas, temperatures can drop as low as -40 degrees Celsius (-40 degrees Fahrenheit).

Mongolia

Despite these harsh weather conditions, Mongolia's nomadic herders have refined their survival abilities and established a close bond with the natural world to survive the harsh winters.

While traditional homes known as gers, or yurts, offer protection from the cold, herders must survive the winter months by depending on their cattle and other resources.

Iceland
Iceland’s breathtaking scenery, which includes glaciers, hot springs, and volcanic features, offsets the country’s cooler climate.

Iceland

The interior and northern parts of the island usually experience colder weather, with occasional lows of -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) in the winter. The Northern Lights dance across the pitch-black heavens amid the nation’s famously stunning winter scenery.

In Iceland, winter is a season of contrasts, with snow-capped peaks giving way to geothermal hotspots like the Blue Lagoon. Icelanders welcome the winter season with a variety of events, including Christmas customs and the winter solstice, even if it is rather chilly outside.

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