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Arctic - Wikipedia The Arctic ( ˈɑːr (k) tɪk ; [1][Note 1] from Ancient Greek ἄρκτος (árktos) ' bear ') is the polar region of Earth that surrounds the North Pole, lying within the Arctic Circle The Arctic region, from the IERS Reference Meridian travelling east, consists of parts of northern Norway (Nordland, Troms, Finnmark, Svalbard and Jan Mayen), northernmost Sweden (Västerbotten, Norrbotten
Arctic - National Geographic Society During the Northern Hemisphere ’s winter months, the Arctic is one of the coldest and darkest places on Earth Following sunset on the September equinox, the Earth’s tilted axis and its revolution around the sun reduce the light and heat reaching the Arctic until no sunlight penetrates the darkness at all
Arctic | Definition, Climate, People, Facts | Britannica Arctic, northernmost region of Earth, centred on the North Pole and characterized by distinctively polar conditions of climate, plant and animal life, and other physical features The term is derived from the Greek arktos (“bear”), referring to the northern constellation of the Bear
The Arctic - WWF Arctic For thousands of years, the Arctic has been home to Indigenous Peoples and local communities For people living in the Arctic, climate change is the driving force in many of the environmental, economic and societal transitions affecting the region today More about Arctic communities
Arctic | Places | WWF About 4 million people live in the Arctic, spread out over eight countries, including the United States Diverse landscapes—from the sea ice to coastal wetlands, upland tundra, mountains, wide rivers, and the sea itself—support abundant wildlife and many cultures
The Arctic (U. S. National Park Service) Explore this site to learn more about the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Arctic Archaeology in the Arctic reveals cultures adapted to local conditions Wildlife in the Arctic are particularly adapted for the climate and environment