chukchi peninsula: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Essentially, yes. 'Chukotka' is the name of the Russian autonomous okrug (administrative region) that encompasses the peninsula and some surrounding mainland. The peninsula itself is geographically the Chukchi Peninsula.

It is a key Arctic region where the effects of climate change, such as permafrost melt, sea ice retreat, and coastal erosion, are pronounced and closely studied as indicators of global warming trends.

The indigenous Chukchi people are the primary historical inhabitants, along with other groups like the Siberian Yupik. Today, the population also includes ethnic Russians and others, mainly in small towns like Anadyr (the administrative centre) and Lavrentiya.

Yes, but it is extremely challenging and requires special permits (as it is a border zone), extensive planning, and guides. Tourism is niche, focusing on adventure, indigenous culture, and Arctic wildlife, with access typically via air from major Russian cities.

The northeastern-most peninsula of Asia, located in Russia, which is home to the indigenous Chukchi people and serves as a major geographical landmark separating the Chukchi Sea from the Bering Sea.

Chukchi peninsula is usually academic/geographical/historical/anthropological in register.

Chukchi peninsula: in British English it is pronounced /ˌtʃʊk.tʃi pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌtʃʊk.tʃi pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.