Seven places on Earth where the sun does not set for several days in a row
Most of the world's population spends their 24-hour day between day and night, but did you know that there are places on Earth where the sun does not set for more than 70 days in a row?
1. Norway
Norway, located within the Arctic Circle, is called the "Land of the Midnight Sun", where the sun never sets from May to late July, that is, for about 76 days, and in the Svalbard region of Norway, the sun rises constantly from From April 10 to August 23, Svalbard is the northernmost populated region in Europe.
2. Nunavut - Canada
Nunavut is a city located two degrees above the Arctic Circle, in the Northwest Territories of Canada. This place witnesses about two months of 24/7 sunshine, while during the winter the place witnesses about 30 consecutive days of total darkness.
3. Iceland
Iceland is the largest island in Europe after Great Britain, and is famous for being the country where there are no mosquitoes. Iceland has glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, hot springs, and mountains. Iceland is also known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun," and the best times to experience the full 24-hour sunlight are between mid-May and mid-August, when the sun remains visible across all of Iceland.
4. Barrow - Alaska
From late May to late July, the sun does not set in Barrow, which is later compensated for from the beginning of November until thirty days, during which the sun does not rise, and that period is known as the polar night. This also means that the country is kept in the dark during the harsh winter months. This place is known for its snow-capped mountains and enchanting glaciers.
5. Finland
Finland is the land of a thousand lakes and islands. Most parts of Finland see direct sun for days on end during the summer, when the sun continues to shine for about 73 days, while during the winter, this region does not see any light from the sun. It is also one of the reasons why people sleep less in the summer and more during the winter.
6. Sweden
From early May until late August, Sweden sees the sun set around midnight and rise around 4 am in the country. From late May until mid-July, the sun remains visible at midnight for 56 days a year, and Sweden is the land of the Northern Lights, where the phenomenon of the midnight sun and the magic of the Northern Lights can be seen when it appears at different times
7. Greenland
Greenland is officially part of Denmark but it does not share its borders with any country. Greenland is located between North America and Europe, and it is a large island that covers 80% of its land with ice. Large areas above the Arctic Circle are exposed to the phenomenon of the midnight sun for long periods, but it is less in areas below the Arctic Circle.
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