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\nDeep inside the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard sits the arctic town Longyearbyen; Earth’s northernmost settlement at 78 degrees latitude. What could compel such a settlement a mere 800 miles from the North Pole? Coal! Originally known as...\nDeep inside the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard sits the arctic town Longyearbyen; Earth’s northernmost settlement at 78 degrees latitude. What could compel such a settlement a mere 800 miles from the North Pole? Coal! Originally known as Longyear City, coal mining in and around the town dates back to 1899, and would be its main source of capital until the 1990s. 2,000 residents remain in town where tourism has taken over for spectators during its warmer months. The long polar night dips Longyearbyen into complete darkness in late October and will remain devoid of natural light until early March the following year. Besides the bone-chilling temperatures, citizens contend with a wild polar bear population and, by law, are required to carry rifles for protection whenever leaving town. The harsh elements make life in Longyearbyen unique, with a backdrop of natural beauty rarely seen on Earth.\n
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2023
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