The history of the conquest of the extreme north-eastern point of the largest continent of the planet Eurasia, part of the world of Europe and at the same time the territory of the Russian Federation, began in 1874. Studying the northern latitudes was difficult and not always successful. To achieve the goal in the harsh conditions of remote lands was possible only with a strong spirit to polar explorers and properly equipped expedition. The North Pole was waiting only for confident and purposeful individuals.
Geographical position
Cape Fligeli is located on the territory of the most remote island of Franz Josef Land - Rudolph. At the same time, it is part of the Russian possessions and belongs to the lands of the Arkhangelsk region. Located at latitude 81 in the northern hemisphere, the land where Cape Fliegli is located was discovered by an Austro-Hungarian expedition led by explorer and polar explorer Julius Payer in 1873. They managed to reach the extreme point only in 1874. The name of the object was given in honor of the outstanding Austrian surveyor August von Fliegli.
Hundreds of miles of permafrost and ice, a complete lack of population and only a loud growl and the snorting of fur seals and seals brings a strong northerly wind to Cape Fliegli. Everywhere there is only the Arctic Ocean, covered with drifting ice floes and icebergs.
Climatic conditions
At Cape Fligeli, located far beyond the Arctic Circle, the polar day comes from April to August, and the night from October to March. The climate is so severe that it contributes to the formation of an ice sheet with bizarre shapes. There is a place where a strong and gusty wind of the boron, with a speed of 60 m / s, can walk around, and no obstacles stop it.
Snow cover lies on the territory for up to 300 days and is not subject to melting, as Cape Fliegli is located in the natural zone of the Arctic deserts. The average annual air temperature is -12 degrees, and the lowest -47.
Travel Opportunities
The cape is one of the most inaccessible sights of the archipelago, so you can visit a geographic object only as part of an expeditionary study of the Russian Arctic Park. It attracts the attention of the most hardy and active lovers of the polar latitudes. This place is for those who can not only enjoy the beauty of glaciers and snowy expanses, but also who wish to go on the route of the expedition of George Sedov.
Of particular note is the observation of representatives of the animal world. Here polar bears, lemmings, arctic foxes, harp seals and sea hares fight for their existence. Harsh conditions limit the tourist opportunities of the object, leaving it a visit to an unfulfilled dream.