Facts Or Myths: 4 Things About the North Pole

Fact: The North Pole Has a Season

Just like anywhere else on Earth, the temperature here changes depending on the time of year. The hottest North Pole in July; That if warm means you are really cold - 0 degrees. The temperature in February dropped to a colder bone 40 degrees below zero. The amount of light depends on the time of year. The Arctic Circle nations each face six months in broad daylight and six months of almost total darkness because of the angle at which the upper part of the earth gets sunlight.

Myth: There Is No International Law Governing The North Pole

Waters in and around the North Pole are governed by the same international law that applies to all other oceans. As the ice there begins to melt, water above the ocean floor will remain an international waterway. If, as seawater heats up, new fish stocks enter the waters in and around the North Pole, then an international fishing fleet will have the right to pursue them. The collapse of world fishery stocks is blamed for weak regulations, including fisheries stock regulation and improper fisheries reporting.

Fact: The North Pole Marathon

North Pole Marathon gave birth to itself as the Fastest Marathon in the World. The cold wind temperature is 22 degrees below zero. This happens every year since 2002. In 2011, 255 people from 38 countries around the world achieved the conditions to compete in the 26.2 mile marathon race on top of the floating Arctic ice sheet. Competitors are transported to the International Arctic Camp on the polar ice shelf to start the race. If you're ready for it, you need a little more info than that, but know this - thermal layers, windproof pants, gloves, two pairs of socks, and even glasses are an absolute necessity. Bringing competitive costs at a decent price - about $ 15,561 for entrance fees including accommodation in Spitsbergen, Greenland, before and after the race, flights to and from the North Pole, pole helicopter flights, medals, and DVD race anniversaries. But bragging rights are worth the price.

Myth: The North Pole Is The Same As The South Pole

The two poles are extreme environments with very cold temperatures during the winter months, and both have periods of darkness throughout the week or continuous daylight. Polar bears live in the Arctic region, and penguins in the South. Both regions are very different in the world of politics and society. The South Pole is on a continent with no indigenous population, and the Arctic is in an ocean almost entirely surrounded by coastal countries - Russia, Canada, Norway, Denmark (via Greenland), and the United States (via Alaska). The rules, laws and practices that determine the area are separate. The South Pole can not be claimed by any single country, but almost all the seafloor in the Arctic Ocean, including the area around the North Pole, can.

As you can see for yourself, there are many myths about the cold regions of our planet. However, always remember that many people call it at home, and if you are interested in traveling to the South Pole or Arctic, you will definitely have an unforgettable experience wherever you go.