Top Five Cold Areas in the World
Some places with the minimum temperature on the planet do make you taste what’s cold. Top five cold areas in the world are discussed and selected by famous media. Here is a brief introduction.
No. 1: Vostok, Antarctic Continent
Vostok station which is located in 3,500 meters above sea level is the Russian’s meteorological research station in the Antarctic inland plateau. The minimum temperature at here is minus 89.2 ℃, however, there is almost no snow.
No. 2: Oymyakon, Siberia
Oymyakon in Siberia which is just 350 km from the Arctic Circle is the coldest place where, however, many people live at here from generation to generation. The minimum temperature at here is minus 71.2 ℃. As usual, many vehicles shoule be keep running all the day in order not to be freezed because of the cold winter.
No. 3: Verkhoyansk, Siberia
Verkhoyansk in Siberia, which is a river port in Russia, is located in the north of the Arctic Circle. It is a distribution center of fur and feather and feeding reindeer center. The minimum temperature at here is minus 69.8 ℃.
No. 4: Yakutsk, Siberia
Yakutsk is the capital of Yakut Autonomous Republic in Russia. In winter, the frozen Lena River becomes seasonal road for walking. The minimum temperature at here is minus 64.4 ℃
No. 5: Snag, Yukon Territory, Canada
Snag in Canada keep the record of the lowest temperature in North America. People who live at here are mostly aboriginal. The minimum temperature at here is minus 63.9 ℃
