List of regions of canada simple english wikipedia, the. However, more snow could fall in another region of canada. The governance of canadas arctic is another important factor in understanding the many dynamics at play in the region. Despite the challenges of living there, several indigenous tribes original inhabitants who live in groups of families or clans have lived in this arctic. As well as the arctic ocean, the arctic region is made up of parts of russia, greenland, canada, usa, norway, iceland, sweden and finland. Northern canada, colloquially the north, is the vast northernmost region of canada variously.
The inuit were skilled hunters, and caught food yearround, even during the harsh winters. Effectively managing international threats to the polar region provides opportunities to address, with key partners, issues of environmental priorities. The arctic pronounced arktik or artik is large region located in northern part of the globe. The inuit refer to their homeland as inuit nunangat. Parts of the yukon are in cordillera and some are in arctic. This page will begin in arctic norway and travel west to iceland, greenland, canada, the aleutians and the bering sea. Cotton grass, sedge, dwarf heath, shrubs, mosses and lichens are the most. These six regions are very different from each other.
The arctic region has impacted canadian identity by introducing canada to the ways of the inuit people and their important traditional ways of life such as their culture, language, stories and huntingfishing techniques. Parts of the yukon, nwt, nunavut, quebec and labrador were settled by the first peoples of the canadian arctic. Antarctica by kim stanley robinson, the worst journey in the world by apsley cherrygarrard, arctic labyrinth. The inuit lived in an area comprising a large part of northern earth, including northern canada.
The book first offers information on human settlement objectives in the arctic, including alaska, canada, greenland, scandinavia, and the ussr. Despite these inhospitable conditions, the arctic is home to many animals and plants. Arctic physical regions of canada grade 5 social studies. As is typical throughout the arctic, there are more flights to more destinations in the summer months. The beaufort sea is a main artery of the arctic region s rich ecosystem. Some areas in the arctic do not seem to be like earth at all. The arctic region takes up more than 20% of canadas land area. The arctic region is often confused with the north pole, which unlike the arctic is only a point on the map. Geography historical and cultural development main landforms the arctic region primarily consists of mountains and exposed sedimentary and igneous bedrock covered by thick glaciers in the winter time.
Canadas arctic makes up over 40% of our landmass and is home to. The modern north, north to alaska, many academic books, and documentaries. In fact, this book is a must read for every canadian who is interested in the history. Beautiful pictures of the inuit people and the arctic region. The arctic is the region around the north pole, usually understood as the area within the arctic circle. It is home to large populations of some of the most elusive animals. Plants species in the tundra are very limited and their length of the growth is short. The arctic council consists of the eight arctic states. Musicians such as susan aglukark and inventions such as sunglasses also came from this region of canada. Canada s arctic policy includes the plans and provisions of these regional governments.
The arctic story is a tale of sweeping geologic change catalyzing a sweeping geopolitical contest. The vast saucershaped region features rich forest land. The arctic policy of canada includes both the foreign policy of canada in regard to the arctic region and canada s domestic policy towards its arctic territories. Popular arctic and antarctic books goodreads share book.
Fun arctic facts for kids interesting information about. We are almost one thousand kilometres above the arctic circle and i have. The great canadian shield, the arctic, the plains, the cordillera and the great lakes st. In this article, youll find out where the arctic is, learn about its climate and wildlife, and discover what life is like at the northernmost part of the world the arctic is the region around the north pole. Maritimes, quebec, ontario, and the west, with special status for newfoundland and labrador, and northern canada the north.
Arctic region facts, geography, and land disputes in the. Head to the opposite end of the globe and check out our fun antarctica facts. Pick a few antarctica or arctic vacations that appeal to you. The arctic regions climate is made out of winter, summer,fall, and spring, in winter and fall, it gets up to 50 degrees below. The plains are bounded by the rocky mountains to the west and reach as far north as the arctic. The arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of earth. Arctic and taiga canadian atlas scientific facts on arctic climate change. Arctic indigenous peoples in canada the canadian encyclopedia. Lying north of mainland canada, the arctic archipelago consists of 94 major islands greater than km2 and 36,469 minor islands covering a total of 1.
What are the physical characteristics of the arctic region. With passion and sharp words, arctic front confronts canadas longstanding neglect of the far. Canadian arctic score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The arctic lowlands are found within the arctic circle. Click on the pictures or follow the links for further information about an animal. Russia and canada were historically the major producers. Short, cool summers and long, cold winters help to maintain permafrost on the land. Canada, the kingdom of denmark including greenland and the faroe islands, finland, iceland, norway, russia, sweden and the united states. Secondly, antarctica is the highest of all the continents at an average height of 2. The canadian shield is the largest physiographic region in canada, making up 48 percent of the country including lakes and islands. To see the movie clip on the glacial movement between 18000bp to bp again select the arrow to play.
It is geographically the opposite from the antarctic. The term arctic peoples in canada generally refers to the inuit population, descendants of the thule people, who lived in the arctic from 400 to 1,000 years ago. The arctic is not as cold as the antarctic for two main reasons, firstly the effect of the sea that doesnt fall below 2c which means that the whole of the arctic polar region and coastal regions are kept relatively warm even though the sea is covered by ice. The islands of this region are mostly composed of sedimentary rock. The arctic consists of the arctic ocean and parts of canada, russia, the usa. Since 1925, canada has claimed the portion of the arctic between 60w and 141w longitude, extending all the. The lofoten islands were an early stop on the way to the svalbard region of arctic norway. Describes the government of canadas vision for its. The area encompasses the parts of alaska, arctic ocean, greenland, canada, sweden, russia, norway, iceland, russia, and finland. The north is divided ethnographically into the inuit living predominately in the arctic region and the first nations living predominately in the subarctic. Check out ten chilly arctic facts here at national geographic kids. The wildlife of the canadian arctic sets it apart from all other arctic regions.
The atlantic, the great canadian shield, the arctic, the plains, the cordillera and the great lakes st. This includes the devolution of powers to the territories. Many people think that the arctic region is only nunavut, the yukon and northwest territories when really, the arctic is everything that is north of the 60 n parallel latitude. The canadian arctic is a cold region once covered in ice. Six international organisations representing arctic indigenous peoples have permanent participant status. The arctic region of north america, which extends from alaska across canada to greenland, is a harsh physical environment, with little vegetation due to cold temperatures yearround. The text focuses on the dynamics of human settlements in the arctic regions, taking into consideration the severe climate, permafrost and other hazards, and remoteness from services and sources of supply. Visit the galileo website for more cool facts and issues related to the cordillera. The arctic lowlands consist of twelve large islands and hundreds of smaller ones. The arctic has a number of natural resources, including fish, oil, gas and various minerals. Then call us at 8884842244 or 54302454 or email us here.
It also functions as an early warning system for global climate change, as it contributes to global ocean and climate systems. Polar cruises is located in bend, oregon usa hours of operation. Read on and enjoy learning some cool facts related to the arctic. The arctic consists of the arctic ocean, adjacent seas, and parts of alaska united states, finland, greenland, iceland, northern canada, norway, russia, and sweden. Melting sea ice is gradually making the arctic ocean accessible to economic development. In 2011, there were nearly 60,000 inuit in canada, 73 per cent of whom lived in inuit nunangat. Wrap up warm, gang, because were off on an icy adventure to the arctic in our ten brrrilliant arctic facts. Igloos, icebergs, polar bears, seal hunters and the northern lights may be some of canadas bestknown symbols, but theyre found in a part of the country few will ever visit. A few of the images were digitized from old slides which suffered from too many slideshows, but most were taken with digital equipment. The canadian arctic can be reached fairly easily from internal flights in canada that connect internationally at ottawa or edmonton and fly north to smaller airports. General information this region is located north of the arctic circle and the tree line. The political arctic how a melting arctic changes everything. The arctic region is often confused with the north pole, which unlike the arctic.
There is a clear constitutional divide between the provinces and territories, with the territories historically being governed by federal officials. Many species living here have evolved special adaptations to live in the harsh environment. During winter, the whole area is normally covered by ice and temperature easily reaches 60 c. People think of the arctic as a very icy, snowy place. Occupying nearly 40 per cent of the countrys total landmass, the north is an iconic yet mysterious region of canada. Canada cooperates on arctic and antarctic issues related to the environment in particular through the arctic council and the antarctic treaty discussions and initiatives. Antarctica and the arctic compared, differences and.
The arctic is located at the northernmost part of our planet. Political definition of northern canada the territories of canada barren grounds and tundra are shown in light blue, and the taiga and boreal forest in dark blue. Economy soils and vegetation during the summer time the ice will melt in some. The arctic consists of the arctic ocean, adjacent seas, and parts of alaska united states, finland, greenland denmark, iceland, northern canada, norway, russia.
A hardhitting, timely, and provocative book about the history and future of the canadian arctic. In general, the vegetation of the canadian arctic is the tundra and growing season is short. The northern territories the north the canada guide. Arctic canada mostly inuit neither english nor french quebec citywindsor corridor seats in the senate are equally divided among four regions. Fun arctic facts for kids interesting information about the arctic.
The six regions of canada the six physical regions of canada are. Scientists usually define the arctic as the area above the arctic circle an imaginary line that circles around the top of the globe. The arctic fox has several adaptations for living in the arctic environment. The arctic ocean occupies most parts of the arctic region.
Fun arctic facts for kids interesting information about the. From greek arktikos, it means near the bear, arctic, northern. Canadian arctic travel and vacations a guide to help plan. Apart from greenland, which is almost entirely ice covered, the canadian arctic archipelago forms the worlds largest high arctic land area. It is a sea of ice, surrounded by cold, treeless lands. The answer is the physical region of yukon is tundra tundra is a physical part of canada but not an official national physical region. Scientists usually define the arctic as the area above the arctic circle an imaginary line.