The polar regions of the Earth are the areas located within the North and South Poles, also known as the Arctic and Antarctica.
5 Fun Facts About The Polar Regions
1. Contrary to popular belief, your compass doesn't point to the North Pole!
2. Penguins are only seen in Antarctica while polar bears only exist in the Arctic.
3. The Arctic and Antarctica have opposite seasons.
4. The first confirmed sighting of mainland Antarctica occurred during a Russian expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellinghausen and Mikhail Lazarev.
5. The Arctic and all its ice caps, sheets, and glaciers are home to 10% of the world's freshwater supply.
