How much is a trip to the North Pole?
How much is a trip to the North Pole? Expect to pay between USD $30,000 and $40,000 for a two to three week cruise to the North Pole. Very few expedition cruise lines venture all the way to the North Pole, and very few vessels are capable and safe for such a epic journey.
What country is closest to the North Pole?
The depth of the ocean at the North Pole is more than 4,000 meters (13,123 feet). The Canadian territory of Nunavut lies closest to the North Pole. Greenland, the world's largest island and an autonomous teterritory within the Kingdom of Denmark, is also close to the pole.
Who owns the North Pole?
Under international law, the North Pole and the region of the Arctic Ocean surrounding it are not owned by any country.
Why is North Pole not on Google Maps?
Google Maps does not show the North Pole because it is impossible to accurately project the Earth's shape at the poles using the Mercator projection. The Mercator projection, characterized by its cylindrical nature, distorts the shape of the Earth at the poles, giving rise to a visual enlargement.
Why is it illegal to go to the North Pole?
It's not illegal to go to the North Pole. It's just hard to get there. And when you arrive, there's not much to see except a lot of ice. The North Pole is in international waters (under all the ice).