noun
polar regions; polar areas
Refers to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Often used in geographical or environmental contexts.
両極地方では、夏でも気温が氷点下のままのことが多い。
In the polar regions, temperatures often remain below freezing even in summer.
Compound of 両 (both) + 極 (pole) + 地方 (region). The reading is standard on'yomi.