The taiga is a biome characterised by coniferous forests growing in a band across North America, Europe, and Asia. It is generally located between the tundra to the north and the temperate forests or grasslands to the south. The taiga spans a wide range of latitudes, from approximately 50 to 70 degrees North latitude. In North America, the taiga extends from Alaska and Canada across the northern part of the continent to the Atlantic Ocean. In Europe, the taiga stretches from Scandinavia and Finland eastward through Russia to the Ural Mountains. In Asia, the taiga stretches across Siberia to the Pacific Ocean.
