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Why is the Taiga known as the Cold Pole of the Earth’?
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Solution
Taiga is known as the ‘Cold Pole of the Earth’ because Verkhoyansk (-68° C), the ‘Cold Pole’ of the world is located in this region in Eastern Siberia. It is a basin where the cold air stagnates for many weeks. It has the distinction of being the coldest place in the world.
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Natural Regions of the World - Taiga and Tundra
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