The Taiga is a forest found in the cold subarctic region of the Northern Hemisphere. It lies between the tundra to the north and temperate forests to the south. It is the largest biome in the world and covers most of Alaska, Canada, Siberia, and Scandinavia. The largest Taiga is located is located in Russia, within and around Siberia. In total, it stretches 3,600 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Ural Mountains. Beneath the Taiga there is often permafrost. Permafrost and rocks prevent water from draining from the top layers of soil. This creates shallow bogs known as muskegs. Muskegs can look like solid ground, however the ground is actually wet and spongy.
Latitude Range: 50° - 70° N and S.
Latitude Range: 50° - 70° N and S.