10Yakutsk, Russia

Yakutsk is widely regarded as the coldest city on Earth.

In Siberia, temperatures here can drop to an astonishing -50°C (-58°F) during winter. The city’s population of over 300,000 people has adapted to the harsh climate with unique clothing, insulated homes, and underground heating systems.
Yakutsk is rich in natural resources, including diamonds, despite the extreme cold.

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