THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC ADVENTURE
THE LAST TERRITORIAL DISCOVERY ON THE PLANET The rarely-visited, extremely remote Russian archipelago Severnaya Zemlya, “Northern Land,” was only discovered in 1917 and not charted until 1930–32. Severnaya Zemlya is home to the Academy of Sciences Glacier, the largest glacier in Russia.
Even during the Arctic summer, it takes the strength of a nuclear ice-breaker to reach the North Pole.
EXPLORING SVALBARD About 60% of Svalbard's mountains, glaciers and islands are protected within seven national parks: Forlandet, Indre Wijdefjorden, Nordenskiöld Land, Nordre Isfjorden, Sassen- Bünsow Land, Sør-Spitsbergen and Nordvest-Spitsbergen. Visitors can find various historical monuments including former whaling stations and burial grounds.
ROCKY PHENOMENON Witness a rare geological phenomenon at Champ Island in Franz Josef Land archipelago, the northernmost territory in Russia. Stone spheres found here likely formed when masses of minerals came in contact with organic material, creating a chemical reaction shaping the ball in layers, often as perfect spheres.
SVALBARD
THE KING OF THE ARCTIC Although a polar bear’s fur appears white, it is actually a layer of transparent hair with special characteristics that create the illusion of white fur. A polar bear’s skin is black. An optimal time to view polar bears in Spitsbergen is during the months of May, June and July.
ARCTIC ARCHIPELAGO Novaya Zemlya, “New Land,” is the third largest wilderness area in Europe. This remote Russian destination is abundant in wildlife and steeped in polar history.
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ARCTIC CIRCLE
MAMMOTH CLIFFS Approximately 110 bird species nest in the towering cliffs of the Faroe Islands. Cape Enniberg, which stands at 2,400 feet (754 m) high, is one of the highest cliffs in the world.
ICONIC ARCTIC WILDLIFE From spotting polar bears in Spitsbergen, to sightings of muskoxen in Greenland, the Arctic is teeming with diverse wildlife. Here are some of the animals you may see:
Arctic fox, walrus, muskox, reindeer, polar bear, whales, birds & more.
The Arctic is a mass of sea ice floating over the Arctic Ocean, surrounded by North America, Europe and Asia. Use this infographic to help narrow down your choices of where to explore .
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