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Which among the following is called as 'Land of the midnight Sun'?
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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Norway
The correct answer is Norway.
The "Land of the Midnight Sun" refers to a region where the sun remains visible at midnight during the summer solstice. This phenomenon occurs in high-latitude regions, where the sun stays above the horizon for 24 hours or more. Norway, located in northern Europe, has areas that experience this phenomenon due to its high latitude.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Sweden: While parts of Sweden experience long periods of daylight in summer, it's not as widely associated with the "Land of the Midnight Sun" as Norway.
- Denmark: Denmark is situated at a much lower latitude, and therefore doesn't experience the midnight sun phenomenon.
- France: France's latitude is even lower than Denmark, further away from the Arctic Circle where the midnight sun phenomenon occurs.
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