Polar Regions Directory
Polar regions characterized by their extreme cold climate is also known as the frigid zone. Located near the poles, this region is known to experience extreme cold weather due to a combination of factors like distance from the equator, slanting rays of the sun reaching the region and that too spread across a large area, reflected sun’s heat due to the huge ice deposits. The polar regions are covered with ice and thus the flora and fauna in the region too are different from the other parts of the world. Polar region witnesses significant variations in the daylight hours too, this is evident from the long daylight hours of approximately 24 hours during summer and no daylight at all during winters. The polar regions due to the extreme weather conditions and snow and ice are different in every way from the other regions of the world.
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Australian Antarctic Division : Resource includes news, research data and educational materials.
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Extreme World Races : Offering complete adventure sports in the most hostile environment of sea, land and air.
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Arctic, The : Resource for information on environmental policy and contemporary human relationships in the Arctic.
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MNH : Explores the history of peoples, cultures and environments of northern residents.
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Arctic Website : Site dedicated to the history, science, wildlife, maps, environmental and adventure of Arctic region.
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Explore North : Complete resource for information on the culture, environment and economy of circumpolar North.
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IUCH : Provides research and demonstrated solutions to problems for people living in the Arctic region.
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Arctic Theme Page : Resource guide provides Arctic information and describes the present state of ecosystem and climate.
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Classroom Antarctica : Comprehensive online teaching resource and other classroom related materials for students.
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Antarctic Sun : Provides news about Antarctica events and brief information on scientific research.
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Australia's Antarctic Division : Providing a range of data management and spatial data services to Australia's Antarctic programme.
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Antarctica.ac.uk : World's leading environmental research centre for scientific activities of Antarctica.
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BT Internet : Provides brief information and description about south polar region's location.
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Iceberg : Located across from christchurch international airport, provides visitors of all ages with fun and exciting experience of Antarctica.
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IAATO : Tour Operator specialized in promoting safe travel to Antarctic.
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Antarctic Shop, The : Offers online a wide range of unique and exclusive Antarctic-themed merchandise, souvenirs and educational resources.
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Freeze Frame : Collection of historic polar images from Arctic and Antarctic polar expeditions, from nineteenth century onwards, with detailed catalogue entries for each image.
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Antarctic Circle : Resource provides information on literary, bibliographical, artistic and cultural aspects of Antarctica and South Polar regions.
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Explore North : Complete resource for information about circumpolar North, from Alaska to Greenland and Siberia, along with articles and photos.
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Iaato.org : Founded in 1991, promotes safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctic.
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Ice Berg : International Antarctic centre, providing visitors of all ages with interactive, fun and exciting experience of Antarctica.
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Victory Cruises : Providng information on Southern Chile culture, history, fauna, flora, anthropology, geography, archaeology, Chile facts, cruising and sailing.
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Quark Expeditions : Offering adventure cruises to North Pole, Arctic and Antarctic on board ice-breakers and ice strengthened vessels.
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Polar Cruises : Specialized in offering wide range of polar travel options, itineraries, dates and prices to Antarctica travel and Arctic cruises, since 1996.
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Expedition Trips : Offering exciting adventure travel and cruises on small-ship expeditions to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Alaska, Baja and much more.
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Antarctic Circle : Providing wide range of information on historical, literary, bibliographical, artistic and cultural aspects of Antarctica and South Polar regions.
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Antarctic Connection : Providing accurate and extensive news, weather information from and about frozen continent.
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Sintef : Largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia, supports the development of overseas companies through research and development activity.
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Polar.se : Governmental organisation promotes Swedish polar research by planning, organising and conducting research expeditions to Arctic and Antarctic regions.
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Aspen Ridge : Providng information and pictures on the use of US Navy Destroyer Escorts between 1957 and 1968.
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Glacier Society : Dedicated to the restoration and operation of Icebreaker Glacier in honor of all who have explored the polar regions of the world.
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Polar Circle, The : Photographers specialised in polar images, history, technology, industry, science, wildlife, landscape and the people.


