See what life is like in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free
The world's northernmost town, Longyearbyen, Norway, is 800 miles from the North Pole and home to about 2,400 people. It has restaurants and a cinema.
Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on Earth, is nestled within the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. Situated a mere 818 miles from the North Pole, it boasts a population of roughly 2,400 residents. This isolated settlement, which boasts a school, restaurants, and a cinema among its amenities, is a stark contrast to the harsh environment surrounding it.
For four months each year, the town experiences perpetual darkness, while it enjoys uninterrupted daylight for the subsequent four months. Given its remote location, residents are advised to carry a rifle when venturing beyond town limits, in the event of encountering a polar bear.
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