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Bookmark or Share- Arctic | Definition, Climate, People, & Facts | BritannicaArctic, northernmost region of Earth, centered on the North Pole and characterized by distinctively polar conditions of climate, plant and animal life, and other physical features. The term is derived from the Greek word arktos (‘bear’), referring to the northern constellation of the Bear.
- Arctic Archipelago - The Canadian EncyclopediaLying north of mainland Canada, the Arctic Archipelago consists of 94 major islands (greater than 130 km 2) and 36,469 minor islands covering a total of 1.4 million km 2. Apart from Greenland, which is almost entirely ice covered, the Canadian Arctic Archipelago forms the world's largest High Arctic land area.
- Arctic Archipelago - WikipediaThe Arctic Archipelago, also known as the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, is an archipelago lying to the north of the Canadian continental mainland, excluding Greenland (an autonomous territory of Denmark) and Iceland (an independent country).
- 6 Facts About the Canadian Arctic: Top Polar DestinationWith some remarkable claims to fame, the Canadian Arctic is arguably the best part of the Arctic. It is home to some of the largest populations of unique Arctic wildlife and unbelievable landscapes with some of the most iconic mountains in the north.
- Where Is The Canadian Arctic Archipelago? - WorldAtlasThe Canadian Arctic Archipelago, simply known as the Arctic Archipelago, is a group of islands on the north of mainland Canada. The archipelago is situated on the extreme north of North America and covers an area of approximately 550,000 square miles.
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