THE LAND WHERE SUN DOESN'T RISE
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Our planet has several fascinating places that will blow your mind, especially with the way the Sun plays hide-and-seek
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In the winter season, these regions witness polar nights and offer a unique and surreal experience
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In the summer months, the Sun remains visible for extended period of time, creating a daylight effect
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Here are five such places from across the world where the Sun never rises during the winter months
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First is Svalbard in Norway where polar night lasts for several weeks - the Sun set in late October not rising again till mid-February
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One of the northernmost cities in the world, Barrow in Alaska, remains dark from late November to late January
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Murmansk in Russia also experiences extended period of darkness - about 40 days - since it's situated above the Arctic Circle
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In Greenland's Nuuk, polar nights extend from early December to late January
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Finally, Lapland in Finland misses the Sun for several weeks during the peak of winters
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