8Changtang in Tibet
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Changtang in Tibet is also known as the roof of the world. It is two and a half miles above the sea level. It is also second largest nature reserves in the world. There are few hundred thousand people live at this place.
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9Oymyakon, Russia
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Oymyakon which is located in Russia is the coldest place on earth. The temperatures go down to minus 90 degrees at this place. It was happened in 1930s. The town is located only a few hundred miles away from Arctic Circle. There are about 500 people who live at this place.
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10Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
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Ittoqqortoormiit is a small and remote settlement in Greenland. There are about 450 people who live there. It is said that the settlement is frozen for almost nine months of the year. The area is also having frightening wildlife as animals like polar bears and humpback whales can be found.
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11Desolation Islands
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The Keregulan Islands is also known as the Desolation Islands because of its harsh climates. It is situated at 2,000 miles away from nearest civilization. People live at the Desolation Islands for research purposes. The climate is very harsh.
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