Articles for tag: Arctic Circle, November 2010

Karla News

Atlantic Puffin Facts

Atlantic puffins, scientifically known as fratercula arctica, are the smallest species of puffin. They average about 7 inches (18 centimeters) in height and weigh approximately 500 17.5 ounces (500 grams). They also have a wingspan somewhere between 19 to 23 inches (50 to 60 centimeters). Despite this impressive wingspan, Atlantic puffins are not graceful fliers. ...

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Historic Sites in Norway: World Heritage List

Norway is a Scandinavian country, “Land of the Midnight Sun”. Norway is a stunning country with unspoiled fishing villages, glaciers, fjords, rich historic sites and medieval churches. The United Nations, UNESCO, has developed and maintained a list of significant places in the world, known as the World Heritage List, which is selected by a committee. ...

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The World’s Northernmost Things

The world’s northernmost capital is Reykjavik in Iceland. Its exact latitude is 64°08′ N and is home to about 200,000 people. It is ranked one of the greenest cities in the world and its citizens enjoy a welfare system and highly developed market. Being just below the Arctic Circle, it receives only four hours of ...

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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones for Canada

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed a map depicting the average annual minimum temperature in zones across Canada, the United States (including Hawaii), and Mexico. Zones 1 through 7a cover Canada, where the lowest zone numbers are the furthest north or at the highest altitudes. The map can be used as an aide in ...