Polar Expansion: North America and Russia

Contrasts the development and use of their Arctic regions by Canada and Russia. Shows and discusses the Russian growth of commerce and industry in the far North, with its attendant large centers of population. Points out some of the factors, particularly north-flowing, navigable rivers, that have facilitated this growth. Stresses the early and continuing scientific explorations of the Arctic by the Russians. Describes Canada's sparsely settled Far North, with its trading posts and scant exploration. Indicates the need for future development of the North American polar region and suggests that Canadian-U.S. cooperation may do the job., Contrasts the development and use of their Arctic regions by Canada and Russia. Shows and discusses the Russian growth of commerce and industry in the far North, with its attendant large centers of population. Points out some of the factors, particularly north-flowing, navigable rivers, that have facilitated this growth. Stresses the early and continuing scientific explorations of the Arctic by the Russians. Describes Canada's sparsely settled Far North, with its trading posts and scant exploration. Indicates the need for future development of the North American polar region and suggests that Canadian-U.S. cooperation may do the job.