Geography
Give reasons for the following:
The region beyond Arctic Circle is known as the 'Land of Midnight Sun'.
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At the Arctic Circle (66 1⁄2°) during summer on June 21 the Sun never sets in mid-summer and there is daylight for 24 hours as North Pole is inclined towards the Sun. Therefore this region is known as the 'Land of Midnight Sun'.
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