Our days begin with beautiful sunlight and end with blissful moonlight. It is how it works, 12 hours of night and 12 hours of day. But not everywhere in the world. Many countries in the world have about 70 days as the sun does not go down till then. Yes you read that right. There are some countries in the northwestern part of the Earth where the sun does not set every single day. Here are 5 such countries
1. Sweden
Sweden is renowned for having many lakes and forests. Northern Europe’s largest nation, it is well-known for the Northern Lights. The sun shines strongly from the beginning of May to the end of August. The sun sets about midnight and rises around 4 AM in Sweden at this time. The constant time of sunshine in this country can be up to 6 months.
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2. Barrow, Alaska
Alaska is known for glacial scenery, sparkling snow-covered mountains, and glaciers. This city in Alaska is simply blessed with divine beauty. The sun does not set at all here from late May to late July. After this the sun does not set from the beginning of November for 30 days. This time period when the time does not rise in Alaska is known as the polar nights.
3. Nunavut, Canada
Just about 2 degrees from the Arctic circle in the Canadian Northwest Territories is where Nunavut is located. This place actually experiences sunlight for 24 hours and all 7 days for about 60 days. The sun does not set here for 60 days. The next fascinating thing is that during winters the place experiences 30 days of darkness only. Which means that the sun does not rise for 30 days.
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4. Finland
Finland is the famous northern lights destination and has thousands of islands and lakes. Many places in Finland experience sunlight for straight 73 days. During winters the place experiences darkness as the sun does not rise here. It is believed that people sleep more during the dark winter months and less during the leisurely summers.
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5. Iceland
Iceland is the second-largest island in Europe after Great Britain and is known for its rugged landscapes. Iceland has clear nights in the summer, and in the month of June, the sun never sets. Visit the Arctic Circle’s Grimsey Island and the city of Akureyri to experience the Midnight Sun in all its splendour.
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