Longyearbyen
Britishnoun
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As an adult, he crisscrossed the Alaskan frontier, lived in Sweden, and visited the Norwegian island town of Longyearbyen, one of the world’s northernmost settlements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
One of the northernmost towns in the world, located halfway between continental Norway and the North Pole, Longyearbyen is home to 2,500 people.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Longyearbyen is the northernmost town in the world.
From BBC • May 23, 2025
“You feel connected with the community and get a chance to be social,” said Singh, who believes hers was the only Indian family in Longyearbyen when they moved here four years ago.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2023
On the other side of Longyearbyen, in a building at the mouth of the Advent Valley, Trym yelled at his alarm clock to make it stop.
From Slate • Dec. 24, 2022
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