Norway
Norway, located beyond the Arctic Circle, is called the Land of the Midnight Sun. From May to the end of July – for roughly 76 days – the sun here practically never sets. On Svalbard it shines continuously from April 10 to August 23.
Canada
The town of Nunavut is located about two degrees above the Arctic Circle, in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Its residents see the sun continuously for about two months of the year – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But in winter, complete darkness reigns here for about 30 days straight.
Alaska
From late May to the end of July the sun here practically does not set. However, this is offset by a dark November – from the beginning of the last month of autumn the polar night sets in, and the sun does not appear on the horizon for about 30 days.
Finland
Most of Finland, the land of a thousand lakes and islands, can see the sun in summer for a full 73 days, both day and night. But in winter this region does not see sunlight. This is one of the reasons why people here sleep less in summer and more in winter.
Greenland
The town of Qaanaaq is located in the far north of Greenland. Its population is less than 650 people. The period of the midnight sun here lasts two and a half months, during which time people cover their windows with the thickest curtains in order to fall asleep.
