Which place is known as the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth?
Correct answer: A. Oymyakon, Russia (Siberia)
- A. Oymyakon, Russia (Siberia)
- B. Longyearbyen, Norway
- C. Grise Fiord, Canada
- D. Alert, Canada
Explanation
Oymyakon in Siberia, where winter temperatures have fallen below −65°C, is the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth.
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