Friday, December 19, 2008

Oymyakon - The Coldest Permanently Inhabited Place On Earth


Oymyakon/Ojmjakon/Oimyakon is the coldest permanently inhabited place on earth. The lowest recorded temperature here is -71.2 degrees Celsius. Some authorities say this is the lowest officially recorded temperature in the northern hemisphere.

The village has a population of around 800 and is located 690 meters above sea level and lies in a valley between two mountain ranges (the reason for the low temperatures). The name Oymyakon means "non-freezing water" because of the natural hot spring close to the village.


Looks like paradise, doesn't it!

To see more about Oymyakon go to A Welsh View.

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