Northern Hemisphere

Northern Hemisphere

The Northern Hemisphere refers to the half of Planet Earth that is located north of the equator. It includes all of North America, the northern reaches of South America, about two-thirds of Africa, all of Asia excluding some parts of Indonesia, and all of Europe.

Geography

The Northern Hemisphere is home to approximately 90% of the world's human population. The largest countries by land area, Russia and Canada, are in the Northern Hemisphere. It also contains the world's largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan. The highest mountain in the Northern Hemisphere (and the world) is Mount Everest in the Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet.

Climate

The climate in the Northern Hemisphere varies significantly, largely due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. This tilt causes the Northern Hemisphere to receive more sunlight and have longer days during the summer solstice, and less sunlight with shorter days during the winter solstice.

Flora and Fauna

The Northern Hemisphere is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Some of the most biodiverse regions in the world, such as the Amazon Rainforest and the Congo Rainforest, are located in the Northern Hemisphere.

See also

• Southern Hemisphere
• Equator
• Tropic of Cancer
• Tropic of Capricorn

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  Northern Hemisphere
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  Northern Hemisphere Ice Sheet
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  Snow Covered Mountains in Mount Robson