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Norwegian Monarchical State

Official name: Kingdom of Norway Geographical location: Scandinavian Peninsula, northern Europe Territories included: Arctic Jan Mayen Island Svalbard Archipelago Dependency: Bouvet Island (Subantarctic) Antarctic claims: Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land Capital: Oslo Population:...

Henningsvær, Lofoten: Norway’s most famous football field

Location and Features Where: Henningsvær, fishing village at 68 degrees North, Lofoten Islands, Norway. Municipality: Vågan, Nordland county. Population: 510 inhabitants on 0.3 km². Geography: Located on small islands (Heimøya and Hellandsøya) connected by bridges, at the foot of...

The Best Apps for Aurora Hunters

A Complete Guide to the Most Popular and Affordable Options If you’re passionate about the Northern Lights or planning a trip to witness this celestial spectacle, you’ll be glad to know there are dedicated apps that can significantly increase your chances of success. ...

Polar Park – the world’s northernmost zoo

Between Predators and Adaptations to Arctic Nature The Polar Park, located in Salangsdalen in the municipality of Bardu (68°N), Norway, is the northernmost zoo in the world and the only one in northern Norway. Opened in 1994, this wildlife park extends over 1,100 acres (445 hectares) of pristine...

Amundsen-Nobile. Heroes of Polar Exploration

Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile are two legendary figures in the history of polar exploration. Their exploits marked an era, leading them to challenge the ice of the Arctic and the Antarctic. Roald Amundsen: The First Man at the South Pole Birth: July 16, 1872, Borge, Norway. Death:...

Tromsø, the Paris of the North.

Tromsø 69°North, 80,000 inhabitants: the Arctic gateway, rich in Norrona and Sami history and culture. Tromsø, often called the “Paris of the North”, is a vibrant city located 300 km above the Arctic Circle in Norway. Known for its stunning natural phenomena, rich history and...