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| Q. |
Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’? |
| A. | Sweden |
| B. | Norway |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Finland |
| Answer» B. Norway | |
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Explanation: Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experiencenearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter. |
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