North Asia, Geographic region in Russia
North Asia covers more than 13 million square kilometers from the Urals to the Pacific and from the Arctic Ocean to Mongolia. This territory includes wide taiga forests, endless tundra plains, and several major rivers flowing northward.
The Trans-Siberian Railway connected European Russia to the eastern territories from the early 20th century, opening this vast region to trade and settlement. This connection shaped the development of numerous cities along the route.
Indigenous peoples of this region continue to practice ways of life based on reindeer herding and hunting that have been passed down through centuries. Visitors can experience in some areas how these communities preserve their languages and traditional crafts.
Travelers here must prepare for extreme temperature swings ranging from minus 70 degrees Celsius in winter to plus 40 degrees in summer. Thorough preparation and adapted gear are necessary because of the climatic conditions.
Lake Baikal holds about one fifth of the planet's unfrozen fresh water and reaches depths of over 1600 meters (5250 feet). Its water quality is so high that in many places you can see down to 40 meters (130 feet) deep.
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