Polar
Regions
Web
page Created by Tommy Holden and Chrissie Ingle, October 2002.
The
polar regions consist of Antarctica and the Arctic. Antarctica is
located at the South Pole while the Arctic is at the North Pole.
The
Arctic
Antarctica
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The
Arctic
The
Arctic includes parts of Europe, Russia, Alaska, and Canada. The
first inhabitants of this region were the Eskimos (Intuits) who settled
here over 9000 years ago. Today, there are more than 2 million people
who live in the Arctic. Temperatures in the winter months typically
drop to -50 degrees Fahrenheit as a result of limited sunlight. The
summer months bring 24 hours of sunlight which warm temperatures that cause
ice bergs to break and block shipping lanes. (http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/polar/arctic.htm)
Antarctica
Antarctic
contains more than 8% of the earth's land. Although there are not
any permanent inhabitants of Antarctica, various research stations are
located throughout the region which allow for scientists to live there
throughout the year. Currently, the region is not claimed by any
country, although many countries have submitted claims, such as Argentina,
Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
(http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/an.htm)
Tourism
and Environmental Impacts
in
the Polar Regions
Antarctica
The
intent of this website is to focus on the tourism and environmental impacts
associated with the polar region of Antarctica. Although many links
will access information on the Arctic region, we will concentrate mainly
on the polar region Antarctica.
Organizations,
Institutes, and Government Agencies
Impact
Studies
Planning,
Management, Educational Effort
Online
Readings
References
Other
Online Materials