Description:
The correct answer is:
✅ Russia
Why?
Oymyakon, Siberia (Russia) holds the record for the coldest inhabited place in the Northern Hemisphere.
Record Low: -71.2°C (-96.2°F) in 1924.
Winter Avg.: -50°C (-58°F).
Key Facts:
Located in eastern Siberia, near the Arctic Circle.
Permafrost region: Ground stays frozen year-round.
Daily Life: Cars run 24/7 (to prevent freezing), and schools close only below -52°C (-62°F).
Why Not the Others?
❌ Japan: Coldest spot is Rikubetsu (-38°C), but nowhere near Oymyakon.
❌ Mongolia: Has frigid areas (e.g., Ulaanbaatar), but not record-breaking.
Fun Fact: Oymyakon’s name means "unfrozen water"—from a nearby thermal spring! ❄️🇷🇺
Survival Tip: Locals eat raw frozen fish for vitamins! 🐟😅