Question

The country known as Land of Midnight Sun ____________.
A. Sweden
B. Norway
C. Finland
D. Denmark

Answer 1

Hint: In the northern parts of the Arctic Circle and the southern parts of the Antarctic Circle during the summer, the midnight sun is a natural occurrence. These areas get the sun shining for a few days at midnight. With the midnight sun, locations that are nearest to the pole encounter the largest number of days.

Complete answer:
Option A)
Sweden is not known as the Land of Midnight Sun and it is officially known as the kingdom of Sweden. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option B)
From late May to late July, in areas north of the Arctic Circle (hence Norway's definition as the “The Land of the Midnight Sun", the sun never fully descends below the horizon, and the rest of the world experiences up to 20 hours of daylight per day.
Norway is situated in the northern end of Europe and as Norway is closest to the pole experiences the highest number of days in the midday sun.

Option C)
Finland is not known as the Land of Midnight Sun, it is known as the Land of thousand lakes. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option D)
Denmark is not known as the Land of Midnight Sun. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B)

Note: Countries such as Norway that enjoy the midnight sun benefit from visitors who come every year to witness the unique occurrence. The tourism industry in Norway is very high, mainly due to the natural phenomenon of midnight sunshine. In addition, regions may use the sun's surplus solar power to power their homes and factories. Finally, places that have the midnight sun will sustain economies of 24 hours that produce more revenue for their country.