1Oymyakon, Russia

Oymyakon is known as the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth. It recorded a temperature of -67.7°C (-89.9°F) in 1933.

Winters are brutal, with only a few hours of daylight. The ground is frozen all year, making farming almost impossible. People rely on meat and fish for food, as crops cannot grow in such extreme cold.
Cars must be kept running or stored in heated garages to prevent freezing. Despite the extreme weather, Oymyakon has schools, shops, and even a few hotels for brave visitors.

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