The Arctic it is the region surrounding the North Pole. It is located at the opposite end of the planet from the South Pole and the continent of the Antarctica. It is neither a country nor a continent. It is an ocean known as the Arctic Ocean, which is surrounded by continental landmasses and islands. The central area of the Arctic Ocean is covered by ice throughout the year, and most of the region's land is frozen and covered in snow for most of the year.
Some parts of Canada, Greenland, Russia, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Alaska are within the Arctic region. Despite the fact that the Inuit have been traveling and exploring the Arctic region for thousands of years, mainly in search of food and supplies, the region was «discovered»In the 1800s by European explorers who were looking for a passage from the Northwest to the East.
The dimensions Exact or arctic region boundaries are vague. Some sources claim the region covers around 7 million square kilometers. In general, the southern limit of the region is considered to be the Arctic Circle. This is an imaginary line located at a latitude of 66 degrees, 32 minutes north. Above him, the phenomena the midnight sun (the sun never sets) and the polar night (the sun does not “rise”) are an unrepeatable experience.
The Arctic region is considered one of the few spaces natural continuous that exist in the world. The southern Arctic is characterized by its low plains and low hills. It also has lakes, rivers, and forests. Further north, the trees are smaller and scarcer, and the glacier formations are larger. The highest point is Mount Gunnbjörn, located in Greenland, which measures 12.139 meters.
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