The closer a region is to the planet's polar regions (the South and North Poles), the colder it usually is. In areas near the planet's polar regions, the winters are especially cold.

The northernmost parts of Europe are located in these regions. They belong to the planet's frigid climate zone.

The island of Greenland (pictured on the right) is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It is also located far from the equator. The climate of Greenland is cold, and it is almost completely covered by a continental glacier. 

 

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