Socially and politically, the Arctic region includes the northern territories of the eight
Arctic states, although by natural science definitions much of this territory is considered Subarctic.
Socially and politically, the Arctic region includes the northern territories of the eight Arctic
states, including Lapland, although by natural science definitions much of this territory is considered Subarctic.
From Russia's Subarctic areas to the equatorial south,
Asia is home to unique geographical features, while over millennia thousands of civilisations have left their mark on the peoples and cultures of the continent.
Snow all year round is possible here with a Subarctic climate making it a must-see place for those that love their winter sports,
and the bright blue waters look amazing against a back drop of dark green trees and frosty white snow.
The tropical and subtropical zones lie below 1,200 metres( 3,940 ft), the temperate zone 1,200 to 2,400 metres( 3,900-7,875 ft),
the cold zone 2,400 to 3,600 metres( 7,875-11,800 ft), the Subarctic zone 3,600 to 4,400 metres(
11,800-14,400 ft), and the Arctic zone above 4,400 metres 14,400 ft.