The Arctic includes the Arctic and Subarctic regions of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Scandinavia, Siberia and the Russian Far East.
The Arctic region is often defined as that area where the average temperature for the warmest month is below 10°C.
Examines the peoples and environment of the Arctic. Includes resources and links to the three themes of
atural resources, history and culture, social equity and environmental justice. www.lib.uconn.edu/ArcticCircle
Photographer based in Nunavut offering Arctic and polar-themed artistic, stock, and signed images. Provides a biography, galleries, and visitor comments. www.arctic-photo.com
Describes Gilles Elkaim's three year polar expedition by kayak, skis and sled to cross the Russian Arctic from the North Cape to the Bering Strait. www.arktika.org/uk
Provides comprehensive lists of links to Arctic related information. Includes global research institutes and stations, history of Austrian polar exploration, tourist information, and a large photo gallery. www.arctic.at/castaway
Site dedicated to the history, science, and adventure of the Arctic, Alaska, and the 1898 Gold Rush. Includes images, maps, and wildlife, environmental, and glacier information. www.arcticwebsite.com
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