Circumpolar Region

The Circumpolar Region refers to areas surrounding the North or South Poles, where the environment is cold, often icy, and experiences extreme seasonal variations in daylight. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Arctic Circle is the primary boundary for the circumpolar region, which includes parts of countries like Canada, Russia, and Scandinavia. In the Southern Hemisphere, it encompasses parts of Antarctica and nearby islands. These regions are home to unique ecosystems and indigenous peoples, and are affected by climate change, which is causing rapid environmental shifts such as ice melting.