TOP 5 COLDEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD | Happy New Year 2020 | 5-Minute Info

Human has done the impossible by making living spaces in all habitats on Earth. Extremely cold climates are just one of the many habitats humans have made their home. But how much cold is too much? Here is a list of the 5 coldest countries in the world.

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ANTARCTICA:
It is no surprise that Antarctica is on top of the list of the coldest countries in the world. Even though it is not a country, it is the coldest region on Earth and is covered in snow all year round. This coupled with the high wind speeds and lack of potable water, food or shelter makes it one of the most inhospitable places in the world. The temperatures have been known to fall to 100 degrees below zero. Canada Glacier in Antarctica is one of the most beautiful glaciers in the world.

ICELAND:
Iceland’s name accurately reflects its climactic conditions though unlike what many people think, it is warmer than Greenland. Iceland during the summer is green and fresh but during the winter is undergoes a dramatic transformation and is covered in a blanket of snow. Iceland is also one of the best places to see the northern lights. Temperatures can easily dip to minus 10 degrees or lower making this one of the coldest countries in the world. The northern regions of Iceland have sub-zero temperatures all year round but the moist air makes the climate more favourable for the growth of vegetation. Vatnajokull Glacier Cave is one of the most incredible caves in the world.

FINLAND:
One of the Scandinavian countries, Finland is located in the extreme north of Europe and has a long winter season. There is snowfall throughout the country and the amount of sunlight varies dramatically according to the season. Finland is also famous for the phenomenon of Aurora Borealis better known as Northern Lights. Because of the permanent presence of snow, the Finnish have made an indelible mark on the Winter Olympic Games, having some of the highest medal tallies in the world.

GREENLAND
Don’t be misled by the name because there is hardly anything green in Greenland. This large northern landmass is one of the coldest countries in the world and is surrounded by the frigid ocean from all sides. It is also one of the countries with longest coastlines. The summer season is also characterized by sub-zero temperatures and this region has extremely long days or nights depending on the season. During the summer, there can be as much as 22 hours of sunlight and during the winter, as little as 3 hours.

RUSSIA:
One of the largest countries in the world stretches from Europe to Asia and is a part of two continents. Most of the regions in Russia are very cold throughout the year and summer temperatures can also be below zero degrees. The northernmost region of Siberia is permanently covered in snow and was used as a place to banish prisoners by the Communist regime for a long time. Russian winters are famous for their ferocity and have saved the country from invasion multiple times by standing enemy armies who tend to undeiya naada irurestimate the severity of Russian conditions

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