Északisarkvidék

Északisarkvidék is the Hungarian term for the Arctic region. This vast circumpolar area encompasses the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas, and parts of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia. It is characterized by its extreme cold, with long, dark winters and short, cool summers. The landscape is dominated by ice and snow, though significant portions are tundra, supporting a unique and resilient ecosystem.

The Arctic is home to a variety of wildlife adapted to its harsh conditions, including polar bears, seals, walruses, Arctic foxes, and numerous bird species. Marine life is abundant in the surrounding oceans. Human habitation in the Arctic is sparse, with indigenous peoples like the Inuit, Sami, and various Siberian groups having lived in the region for thousands of years. Their cultures and livelihoods are deeply intertwined with the Arctic environment.

Climate change is having a profound impact on the Északisarkvidék, with warming occurring at a rate significantly faster than the global average. This leads to melting sea ice, thawing permafrost, and alterations to ecosystems and wildlife. The region is also of increasing geopolitical and economic interest due to its natural resources and potential new shipping routes.