Longyearbyen, located in the Svalbard archipelago of Norway, is one of the most remote places on Earth due to its extreme Arctic location. It is approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) from the North Pole, making it one of the northernmost inhabited settlements.

With a population of around 2,000 people, primarily researchers, miners, and support staff, it is one of the least populated areas per square kilometer.

Longyearbyen experiences long, harsh winters with temperatures dropping well below freezing, and polar nights where the sun does not rise for several months. The town is only accessible by air or sea, with no roads connecting it to the rest of Norway, and during the winter, the only way to reach it is by plane.

Longyearbyen also experiences extreme daylight variations, with polar day and polar night depending on the season. Despite its harsh conditions, it is home to unique Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, reindeer, and various seabirds.