Amderma

Amderma is a settlement located in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, on the Yugorsky Peninsula, near the Kara Sea. It is a port settlement, formerly more prominent as a center for mining fluorite.

Historically, Amderma's significance stemmed from the extraction of fluorite, a mineral used in various industrial processes. Mining activities, particularly during the Soviet era, fueled the settlement's growth and development. However, with the decline in fluorite mining, Amderma's population and economic activity have significantly decreased.

The climate of Amderma is characterized by long, harsh winters and short, cool summers, typical of Arctic regions. The landscape is tundra, with permafrost underlying the soil.

Infrastructure in Amderma is limited, reflecting its remote location and declining population. Transportation links are primarily via air and sea, with limited road access. The settlement's future prospects are closely tied to potential developments in resource extraction or Arctic shipping routes. The remaining population engages primarily in activities related to support services and limited local resource utilization.