Here are five of the coldest places in the world

Here are five of the coldest places in the world, known for their extremely low temperatures, often reaching below freezing:

1. Antarctica: The coldest place on Earth, particularly at the East Antarctic Plateau, where temperatures can drop below -80°C (-112°F).
2. Vostok Station, Antarctica: This Russian research station recorded one of the lowest temperatures on Earth at -67.7°C (-89.9°F) in 1983.
3. Oymyakon, Russia: Known as one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth, Oymyakon has recorded temperatures as low as -67.7°C (-89.9°F).
4. Verkhoyansk, Russia: Another extremely cold town in Siberia, Verkhoyansk has also reached temperatures of -67.8°C (-91.0°F).
5. Norilsk, Russia: While not as cold as Oymyakon or Verkhoyansk, Norilsk is one of the northernmost cities in the world and experiences long, harsh winters with temperatures averaging around -30°C (-22°F) during the coldest months.

These locations experience severe winters and are often characterized by their extreme weather conditions.