The taiga is a type of forest. It is the largest ecosystem on the Earth. The largest taiga forest covers much of northern
Russia and Siberia. Other major taiga forests include North
America (Canada and Alaska) and Scandinavia. The taiga is
the driest and coldest type of forests.
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Long, cold winters, and short, mild, wet summers are typical
of this region. In winter, chilly winds from the Arctic bring
bitterly cold weather in the taiga. The length of a day also
varies with the seasons. Winter days are short, while summer
days are long. Fires are also usual here in summer.
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Compared to other ecosystems, the taiga has less variety in
plant life. The most common type of trees in