
Wrangel Island, Russia

Wrangel Island is located north of the Arctic Circle, halfway between the Chukchi and East Siberian Seas. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. Its area is 7,300 square kilometers, and its highest point is Gora Sovetskaya. The coast of Wrangel Island is diverse - high cliffs, swamps, coastal lagoons and shores covered with small pebbles.
The temperatures here are low, the winds are stormy, the snow cover is 8 months a year. From November to January it is completely dark. Many animals are found on the island: polar bears, Pacific walruses, white snow geese, and Greenland blue whales are found in the waters.
During the short summer the tundra is covered with a flower carpet and the island reveals its short-lived charm. It is best to have a tour of Wrangel Island.



























