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Vermont and Karelia.(climate, resources)(Brief Article)

Geography Connections: People from States & Nations, a Weekly Reader publication

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What do Vermont and Karelia have in common besides ice-cream plants?

Vermont is in the northern part of the United States, and Karelia is in the northern part of Russia. The climates of Vermont and Karelia are alike.

In Vermont, winters are long and cold. The average temperature is about 20 degrees Fahrenheit. In Karelia, winters are also cold. The average temperature is about 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Both places get lots of snow. Many ...

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