THE COLDEST TOWN IN THE WORLD.
In Che province of Yakutsk, Eastern Siberia, according to the American Encyclopaedia, the ground is frozen for a depth of 600 ft, and frost is always to be found three or four feet below the surface in the warmest weather. The capital city of $he province bears the same name, and is tajfr northernmost town in the world. The condition of the ground, as already stated, would suggest that it is likewise the coldest town in the world. Yakutsk is situated on the river Lena, which discharges into the Arctic Ocean. It has a population of. about 5000, and enjoys a large trade ia fun, ivory, and provisions. It has been * ' brought to public notice very conspicuously of late through the recent voyage of discovery made by Professor Nordensjkold in the Swedish steamer Vega, along the Northern coast of Europe and Asia. That bold voyager has recommended the establishment of a line of between the Pacific and the river Lena for the development of the trade of Yakutsk. If his suggestion is carried out San Francisco may yet enjoy very intimate commercial relations with this most isolated and coldest town in the world.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3543, 4 May 1880, Page 2
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199THE COLDEST TOWN IN THE WORLD. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3543, 4 May 1880, Page 2
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