Tundra
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The tundra is a biome between the coldest parts of the Arctic or Antarctic and the temperate climates found e.g. in Northern Europe and southern Canada. The characteristic feature of tundra is the permafrost—in summer, only the surface will thaw, but below the surface, the ground is frozen.
UnderstandThis biome is known for its large, grassy plains where it never gets hot due to the latitude; it is to a large part beyond the Arctic Circle.
DestinationsTundra appears most commonly on latitudes between 55 and 75 degrees. In the northern hemisphere, most of this band is part of North America, Europe (above 70°) and Asia.
Stay safeRemoteness has its own risks, and means help is not easily available in emergencies. The cold weather, which dominates the region, makes this problem only worse.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Tundra" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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