Those who traveled all over Europe, visited several countries of the Middle East, Africa, America and even managed to fly to Indochina, it is difficult to surprise with exotic. In this case, the traveler may be interested in a trip to the southern hemisphere of our planet. This part of the Earth is considered more mysterious than its northern half.
On the other side of the equator is part of Africa, Asia and South America, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania and Antarctica. It is here that there are many little-studied (and completely unexplored) islands and the most mysterious and uninhabited continent of our planet.
Winter in the Southern Hemisphere begins in June and lasts until August (at a time when summer is in the north of the planet), and the warm season lasts from December to February. The puzzles do not end there. Most natural phenomena here also occur “inside out”. Air masses and water rotate in the opposite direction (this applies to cyclones and anticyclones, tornadoes and whirlpools), and the sun at noon can be seen in the north. The starry sky is also special: you won’t see the constellations that are familiar to the Northern Hemisphere eye, but there are your own, no less amazing astronomical objects.
As for flora and fauna, in this regard, Australia and New Zealand have become record holders in the number of unique species. On the other continents, some of which are in the Southern Hemisphere, both animals and plants are no different from the Northern. Antarctica, being the coldest mainland on Earth, is completely submerged in permafrost.
Even in the summer, it is too cold to talk about the diversity of vegetation, but the animal world of this continent is still quite interesting. In addition, it is in Antarctica that one can observe various natural anomalies. One of them is a rather rich fauna, located under the thickness of ice both in the ocean and on the earth. In addition, a natural phenomenon such as "screaming snow." When walking in the snow on any other continent, a crunch is usually heard, and here is a sound similar to the cry of an animal. But, despite all the mystery, these phenomena are easily explained by the banal increased density of snow.
If we consider the Southern Hemisphere as a place to relax, then tourists are mainly attracted to Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. There are excellent beaches on the coast, beautiful clean nature, excellent hunting and fishing, expanse for divers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Researchers are also attracted to these parts of the land, but many are more interested in the mysteries of Antarctica. The continent is too cold for tourism, but the harsh climate does not scare scientists.
Those who are going to visit the Southern Hemisphere as a tourist, in addition to excellent relaxation and new emotions, need to be prepared for a long (and very expensive) flight, quite a long acclimatization and some nuances related to the peculiarities of the culture of the visiting countries. True, in the northern part of the planet there are quite a lot of exotic places, but the southern half in this regard is the undisputed leader. For the rest, a trip to this part of the planet promises only pleasant surprises and unforgettable emotions.
