Earth's largest land biome covers 17 percent of its surface

The taiga, also known as the boreal forest, is the world's largest land biome, spanning a massive 17 percent of Earth's land surface. This vast evergreen forest stretches across northern North America, Europe, and Asia, primarily in countries like Canada and Russia. Its coniferous trees, such as spruce and fir, are perfectly adapted to the harsh, cold climate with long, severe winters.