Yamal Peninsula

The Yamal Peninsula, located in northern Russia, is a large, sparsely populated landmass characterized by tundra, permafrost, and boreal forests. It is rich in natural resources, especially natural gas, making it an important hub for energy extraction and export. The region's indigenous Nenets people have traditionally practiced reindeer herding, adapting to the extreme cold climate. The Yamal Peninsula plays a key role in global energy markets and climate studies due to its sensitive Arctic environment and the effects of thawing permafrost caused by climate change.