Meet the coldest village in the world, temperatures reach -67 degrees Celsius

It is a village in Sibir, considered the coldest place on the planet in which some 500 people live.

The village of Oymyako is located in the Saha Republic, eastern Siberia. Since 1926, the lowest temperatures in this country are prevalent, with the lowest one ever recorded to minus 71.2 degrees Celsius.

The site is located on the left bank of the Indigark River, while residents mainly engage in livestock and fishing. From the capital of Yakutí, Yakutsk, Oymyakon is about 10,000 miles [11,000 km] east.

The city is named after the Oymyaconi River derived from the words “kheium” from the vene language, meaning the frozen “”, where fish spend the winter.

As for the administrative aspect, this country belongs to Yakutia (The Saha Republic). It's only three degrees from the polar circle. This area is identified with the Hira and Taiga communities, while the city's oversea altitude is 741m.

Oymyakon is located in the Okimkon basin surrounded by the mountains of Okimiakon 100 feet [3003 m] west and southwest with Mount Tas Kistab (2341 m)).

The earth rises to a depth of up to 1,000 feet [1,500 m]. And considering Oymyako is near the North Pole, day and night during the year vary greatly during the winter day takes three hours and in June 21 hours.

What sets this place apart from other parts is the harsh continental climate. Winter is extremely cold, and summer is relatively warm. Sunset is constant. This country is otherwise known as “halves of the cold” of the northern hemisphere. The lowest temperature yet measured is minus 68 degrees Fahrenheit [68 ° C] from Tomtor's meteorological station in 1933.

Meanwhile, temperatures of minus 71.2 degrees Celsius were recorded in Oymyakon September. During the summer, temperatures rose from 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit [25 to 30 ° C].

The area around Oymyakon is rich in hot water sources. The main watercourse is Indigirka, which flows east. It stems from the Halkan Mountains, and by moving two small streams -- Tura Uriah and Tara Jurah. It is a length of 1716 miles [1716 km] and flows east of the Siberian sea.

Between October and May, the river's surface rises, and for this reason it is suitable for fishing because it is rich in all kinds of fish. In the southeast of the village, there are two larger lakes, including Bolshaya and Menderela.

This area is populated by residents of tundra communities and Taiga. In the Oymyacon area, there are also a unique species of horses that are similar to “+i” in height and are characterized by very long hairs that protect them from cold during winter. The waters are rich in fish.

According to the 2012 assessment, 512 people live in Oymyacon, while according to the 2010 census, there were 462 people (230 men and 232 women).

Because of extremely low temperatures, cultivating cereals and cultivating fruits or vegetables is not possible. The local specialty is named milk <x)hayak” and “kyrcheeh”, which is similar to butter and ice cream.

And because of problems with tube freezes, these residents instead of toilets use pits that open them in front of their homes. The cattle, on the other hand, survive low temperatures at night, build unique stables, within which extreme minus temperatures do not enter. There is only one market in Oymyacon where you can find various foods, which may not always consume residents.

But thanks to clean air, healthy food, and clean water, Oymyakon residents are known for their life span.

As a result of low temperatures there is no signal of mobile phone, and tourism is developed based on climate change specifications.

There are schools and nurserys in the village, culture houses and sports malls. But even if temperatures drop to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit [- 50 ° C], children continue going to school. And the lesson stops for students from first to fifth grade if temperatures drop to minus 52 degrees Celsius.