Facts:

• Population density of 0.033/km²
• Low population density is the average number of people (less than 100) living on 1km² of land

Reasons for low population density:

• Climate
  → Extremely cold. Winter temperatures as low as -50℃, summer temperatures -20℃
  → Short summers
  → Much of the land is permafrost (The ground is permanently frozen up to 300m deep)
  → During summer, the top metre of ice melts, resulting in marshy, waterlogged land – Restricts building and crop growth

Problems of low population density:

• Food bought at a higher price and transported
• Transport and communications extremely limited – Sparse railway and road systems
• Water transport is dictated by the seasons
• Many communities rely on air transport to link to the outside world

Last updated: Feb 2025