7 Coldest Countries In The World, The Temperature Is Far Below The Frozen Point
YOGYAKARTA There are several countries that have received the title of the world's coldest country with temperatures well below freezing. This is influenced by the lines of lintan, topography, and wind direction.
The further the position of a country from the equator, the less sunlight it receives. This will make the temperature in that place feel colder than anywhere else. In addition, the height of the land also results in a decrease in temperature.
So, which country gets the title as the coldest country in the world? Summarized from various sources, here is the full information.
Greenland, an autonomous country in the Danish kingdom has become the coldest country in the world with an average annual temperature of around minus 18.6 degrees Celsius.
While its name can literally be translated as green land', in fact about 80 percent of Greenland's territory is covered in thick ice sheets.
To stay in freezing weather, Greenland residents wear special clothes and snow shoes designed to deal with extreme cold temperatures
The majority of the population lives along the coast, where the temperature is slightly warmer, and their homes are heated with hot diesel.
The next cold country in the world is Russia. This island is widespread with kim varying from north to south.
Winter in Russia is one of the longest in the world. In winter, the temperature in the country will drop drastically to minus 40 degrees Celsius. The average temperature in January is often at a level of minus 7.7 degrees Celsius. Strong winds and heavy snow add to the challenges of this long winter.
Canada is also one of the coldest countries in the world with an annual average temperature reaching minus 4.2 degrees Celsius.
Two-thirds of Canada's northern region experienced extreme cold temperatures of up to minus 40 degrees Celsius during winter.
In addition, the southern region is no less cold with seasonal average temperatures reaching minus 15 degrees Celsius.
During winter, Canadians wore several layers of warm clothing at once and covered the open leather area with hats, scarves, and face masks.
The Norwegian state on the Scandinavian Peninsula has an annual average temperature of 2.9 degrees Celsius. The country has a striking temperature difference between winter and summer.
In winter, temperatures in Norway can reach minus 51 degrees Celsius, especially in remote areas.
Temperatures along the coast are usually warmer, but mainland territory can experience temperatures between minus 10 to minus 20 degrees Celsius during the winter period.
The winter in Norway is colored by heavy snow and potentially dangerous cold winds.
Sweden's position is in the Arctic Circle with an average annual temperature of about 2.1 degrees Celsius.
In winter, temperatures in Sweden can reach minus 53 degrees Celsius, particularly in Malgovik, Basterbotten County. Snow and cold weather are important from the winter experience in Sweden.
Finland is the country with the longest winter on the European continent. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Finland is minus 51.5 degrees Celsius and the average temperature during winter approaches minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Winter in Finland lasts for 100 to 200 days, depending on its territory. Extreme humidity and snowfall often cause snowstorms and strong winds.
Another cold country in the world is Iceland. The country has an annual average temperature of about 2.1 degrees Celsius. In the summer, the temperature in Iceland is still relatively cold, which is about 10 degrees Celsius.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Iceland was minus 39 degrees Celsius in the north.
The country of Iceland has a polar tundra climate with hard winter and lots of snow. Although it is known for its extreme temperatures, in this country there is a beautiful natural phenomenon that many countries do not have, namely aurora borealis or northern light.
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