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Here's What Life Is Like In The Alaska Town That's Dark For 65 Days

Nov 9, 2013, 04:28 IST

Screenshot/Google MapsThis month, the sun will set on Barrow, Alaska and remain below the horizon for 65 days.

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Barrow has a population of about 4,000 and is the northernmost town in the United States. The average high temperature remains below zero from December through March in Barrow.

The town is extremely isolated, surrounded by wilderness tundra and not accessible by road.

Many people in Barrow, including the significant population of Alaska Natives, rely on the Arctic Ocean for subsistence.

But Barrow is also home to several research facilities that bring in jobs, and oil and gas tax revenues allow the town to enjoy modern conveniences such as running water, sewers, and a health clinic.

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People who live there say they enjoy the community and culture that's unique to their town.

Documentary series One Square Mile visited Barrow in 2012 to give outsiders an idea of what life is like in a polar climate 320 miles north of the Arctic Circle.

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