Siberia
Definition
Siberia is an extensive geographical region spanning much of Eurasia and North Asia. It has been part of modern Russia since approximately the 17th century.
Analogy
Imagine Siberia as your freezer at home - it’s vast (covers nearly all of North Asia), it’s cold (known for its harsh winters), but it also stores lots of goodies (rich natural resources like oil and gas).
Related terms
Trans-Siberian Railway: A network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East- it's one of the longest railway lines in the world.
Taiga Biome: The largest terrestrial biome on earth; characterized by coniferous forests covering much area within Siberia.
Yakutsk City: Known as one of coldest cities on earth located in Eastern Siberia.
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