Curious about
the North Pole?

Yes, the North Pole is absolutely real! It's like the very top of our Earth, almost like the tip-top of a spinning top. It's way up north, further than most places people live, and it's like the world's chilly hat.

The North Pole is located in the arctic ocean, on constantly shifting pieces of sea ice.

The North Pole isn't really in any country; it's a special place that belongs to the Earth. It sits on top of the world, surrounded by icy waters and covered in snow and ice. It's like a big, frosty playground where no single country can claim it as their own.

The geographic North Pole is the northern point of the Earth's axis of rotation. The North Pole is found in the Arctic Ocean, on constantly shifting pieces of sea ice.

Time at the North Pole is a bit funny; it can be any time you imagine! Since it's right at the top, all the time zones kind of meet there. So, you could say it's always time for fun and magic.

No, they prefer the South Pole, which is the bottom of the Earth. But don't you worry, the North Pole has its own special animals.

The animals you can find in the North Pole include muskox, arctic hare, arctic fox, and reindeer. Polar bears are common in coastal areas. There are a variety of birds and seabirds. Marine mammals include walrus, seal, and a variety of whales. And if you’re lucky you might see a snowy owl or narwhal!

The only permanent residents of the North Pole are Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves.

Yes! The North Pole is home to Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, their team of reindeer, and the many elves who work for them.

The North Pole sits in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, on water that is almost always covered with ice. The ice is about 6-10 feet thick. So, the North Pole looks like a winter wonderland every day of the year!

During the winter, the North Pole's average temperature is -40º Fahrenheit. In the summer, it is 32º Fahrenheit.