The coldest city in the world where temperature drops to -65 degrees
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Do you know which is the coldest city on earth?
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Yakutsk
The coldest city on earth is Yakutsk in Siberia, Russia. The extreme temperatures in this place are severe than just normal nail-biting weather.
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-50 degrees in Yakutsk
In early December, the temperature drops to -50 degrees in Yakutsk. The typical temperature in this region generally remains around -40 degrees.
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Wearing 10 to 15 layers
Residents in Yakutsk adapt to the extreme cold by wearing as many as 10 to 15 layers. The coldness also leads to numbness in the body.
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Yakutsk is located 450 km from the North Pole
In January, the coldest month, the temperatures drop to -65 degrees.
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Lack of tourism
Due to the extreme cold weather, Yakutsk boasts of no tourism. The region is known for its economic activities, including the mining of coal, diamonds and gold.
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Skateboards for travelling
The city is not entirely developed due to the persistent winter conditions. During the summer, people use boats, while in winter, skateboards are used for transportation.