poolgebied

Definitions of poolgebied
  1. noun
    the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate
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    examples:
    zuidpoolgebied
    the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
    noordpoolgebied
    the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
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