Circumpolar Arctic Region

The Circumpolar Arctic Region refers to the area surrounding the North Pole that includes parts of several countries like Canada, Russia, Greenland, Norway, and the United States (Alaska). It is characterized by cold temperatures, long winters, and unique ecosystems with polar bears, Arctic foxes, and sea ice. This region is important because it influences Earth’s climate and hosts indigenous peoples with rich cultural traditions. Additionally, it has become strategically significant due to natural resources and new shipping routes opening from melting ice caused by climate change.