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15 Coldest Countries in the World that You Can Visit
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- Indonesian citizens in general may not be used to the cold, snowflakes or views of ice. This is natural because Indonesia is located in a tropical climate with two seasons, namely rainy and dry. Snow and ice cannot be found in Indonesia.
Meanwhile, in other parts of the world there are temperate or cold climates with average temperatures below 6 degrees Celsius per year. Some of them even experience winter almost all year round. Immediately, here are the 16 coldest countries in the world. Prepare a thick jacket before going to him.
List of the Coldest Countries in the World
The following is the order of the coldest countries in the world, quoted from the site worldatlas.com.
1. Canada
Canada has a variety of climates, but most of the region has long and very cold winters, especially in the north. Canada is also the coldest country in the world with an average temperature there of -5.35 degrees Celsius. In fact, the lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada was -63 degrees Celsius, precisely in the Yukon region in 1947.
2. Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world and has a very diverse climate, but many of its regions experience very cold winters, especially in Siberia. Russia is the 2nd coldest country in the world with an average annual temperature of -5.10 degrees Celsius. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Russia was -67.8 degrees Celsius in Verkhoyansk in 1892.
3. Mongolia
Mongolia has a continental climate with long winters and very low temperatures, especially in the Gobi desert. Uniquely, the Gobi desert has very extreme weather differences in different seasons. In the Gobi Desert, temperatures can reach as low as -38 degrees Celsius in peak winter, while in summer temperatures can soar as high as 42 degrees Celsius. January is the month characterized by the coldest temperatures in the Gobi Desert, while July is the hottest.
Meanwhile, Mongolia is also the third coldest country with an average annual temperature of -0.70 degrees Celsius.
4. Norway
Norway is among the cold countries along the Arctic circle and is the fourth coldest country in the world. The average temperature per year is 1.50 degrees Celsius. Apart from being cold, Norway is famous for having snow mountains and fjords or a kind of canyon bay formed from melting glaciers with very beautiful views.
5. Kyrgyzstan
As the 5th coldest country in the world, Kyrgyzstan has an average annual temperature of 1.55 degrees Celsius. Even though it has a continental climate, Kyrgyzstan has very cold winters, especially in the Tien Shan mountainous region. In fact, the coldest temperature ever recorded in Kyrgyzstan was in the Tien Shan mountain valley with a temperature of -53.6 degrees Celsius.
6. Finland
Finland has long and extreme winters with temperatures that can drop very low. This makes Finland the second coldest Scandinavian country after Norway. Meanwhile, in the world ranking, Finland ranks 6th with an average temperature reaching 1.70 degrees Celsius. The record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in this country is -47 degrees Celsius in the eastern region of Finland.
7. Iceland
Still located near the Arctic circle, Iceland has a winter climate all year round. Iceland has an average temperature of 1.75 degrees annually. This makes Iceland the 7th coldest country in the world. The lowest temperature recorded was -39.7 degrees Celsius in the northern part of Iceland.
8. Tajikistan
Located below Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan also still has relatively cold temperatures. Even though Tajikistan is a country with a subtropical climate, 93% of its territory is mountainous. This makes Tajikistan one of the coldest countries in the world. Tajikistan itself has an average temperature of 2 degrees Celsius every year.
9. Sweden
Being a Scandinavian country, Sweden has a temperate to cold climate with long winters and low temperatures. The average annual temperature in Sweden is 2.10 degrees Celsius. Sweden's lowest temperature was recorded on February 2, 1966, namely -52.6 degrees Celsius.
10. Denmark
Although most of Denmark has a temperate climate, the north of the country can experience cold winters. Even Denmark has a relatively low average temperature, namely 2.70 degrees Celsius. However, Denmark is the warmest Scandinavian country among others.
11. Estonia
Estonia has a temperate to cold climate with cold and windy winters. Even though Estonia has an average temperature that tends to be milder than other cold countries, namely 5.10 degrees Celsius per year, Estonia is still among the coldest countries in the world.
12. Switzerland
Switzerland is famous for its stunning natural scenery, including the towering Alps.
Although the country is not as cold as the countries above it, some areas of Switzerland can experience extreme cold temperatures, especially at higher altitudes. Switzerland has an average annual temperature of 5.50 degrees Celsius. At least Switzerland is the coldest country compared to its neighboring European countries.
13. Latvia
Latvia is a country in Eastern Europe located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The country has a temperate to cold climate, with cold, windy winters and relatively cool summers. The average annual temperature in Latvia itself reaches 5.60 degrees Celsius. This makes Latvia one of the coldest countries in the world.
14. Liechtenstein
Being a neighbor of Switzerland, Liechtenstein also has stunning views of the Alps. When winter arrives, Liechtenstein is enveloped in extremely cold air. Liechtenstein has an average temperature of 5.65 degrees Celsius.
15. North Korea
North Korea has a varied climate, but winters can be very cold, especially in the north in its mountainous and inland areas.
The cold temperatures in North Korea are influenced by cold Siberian winds, making North Korea one of the coldest countries in the world. Per year, North Korea has an average temperature of 5.70 degrees Celsius.
16. Georgia
Georgia has a diverse climate, ranging from subtropical in the southwest to alpine climates in the Caucasus mountains in the north. In northern Georgia, especially in mountainous areas, winters can be cold with temperatures dropping below freezing. However, very low temperatures such as in Scandinavian countries or Siberia are rare. Georgia has an average annual temperature of 5.80 degrees Celsius. These are some of the coldest countries in the world. This temperature also continues to increase along with global warming in the last decade. However, the weather there is still cold. We Indonesians may not be used to the cold. Therefore, don't forget to prepare a thick jacket and be physically fit if you want to visit these countries, detikers.