While many people enjoy lounging in the sun in warm vacation spots, some people would much rather go ice skating on a frozen lake or pond or even shred some fresh powder down the side of a mountain. This is a post to honor people who just can't get enough of the wintertime.
See below for our ranking of the world's ten coldest countries.
10. Mongolia:
can you imagine living in a nation where the annual temperature can drop to less than twenty degrees? That's precisely what occurs in Mongolia during the severe winters, which compel people to wear extra layers of clothing.
9. Estonia:
Keeping up the list, Estonia isn't particularly frigid when it comes to harsh winters and an abundance of snow. But rainy seasons bring freezing temperatures that can make socializing difficult, to put it mildly.
8. Finland:
This country is also extremely cold, with average highs well below minus 20 degrees. You should prepare for strong winds and snowfall when you visit during the four-month winter period.
7. Iceland:
Do you recall learning in geography class that, yes, Iceland is slightly warmer than Greenland? Although that is accurate, keep in mind that Iceland can experience below-freezing temperatures all year round.
6. The United States:
The country can experience periods of extreme cold, particularly in higher altitudes like Colorado and the bitterly frigid and snow-covered Northeast. Terrible lows are frequently reached in New England states like Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
5: Canada:
Oh Canada! You're incredibly chilly. Canada is extremely cold because it is situated in some of the world's northernmost regions. It's possible for some days to drop below minus 40 degrees.
4. Greenland:
The icy, multilayered nation of Greenland never experiences summer. This nation is the exact opposite of what its name would imply, but for those who enjoy the cold, it would be their top choice.
3. Russia:
Known for its extremely low temperatures, Russia is a sizable country located in Northern Europe. It is absolutely perplexing that temperatures can drop below zero degrees even during the "summer."
2. Kazakhstan:
As a neighbor of Russia, Kazakhstan shares Russia's extreme cold, which can be absolutely brutal at times. This makes it the second country on the list. You might experience a double dose of the cold if you happen to find yourself in the nation's higher elevations.
1. Antarctic:
Although it isn't a country per se, there isn't much to say about why Antarctica tops our list of the coldest places on Earth. There have been reports of temperatures in Antarctica far below minus 100 degrees. That is simply intolerable.