Arctic

Polar region at the northernmost part of Earth.

Arctic region

The Arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth, characterized by its cold climate and ice-covered environment.

/ˈɑːktɪk/

From Old French Artick, from Latin Arcticus, relating to the north or the constellation Ursa Major.

The Arctic is a super cold place at the very top of the Earth, like where Santa Claus lives!

What is the Arctic? It's a region around the North Pole
Is it covered in ice? Much of it is, but that's changing due to climate change
Who lives there? Indigenous peoples like the Inuit and Sami call the Arctic home

North Pole polar region

polar region Earth

Arctic Ocean Greenland Svalbard

sea ice permafrost tundra

Earth

cold climate geographical natural habitat polar