Which parts of Norway lie above the Arctic Circle?

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The northern region of Norway, known as Nord-Norge, is the primary part of the country that lies above the Arctic Circle.1

This region begins at approximately the midpoint of the country and extends northward to the North Cape. Most of Nord-Norge is situated within the Arctic Circle, characterized by mountainous terrain, numerous fjords, and islands. Because of its location, the region experiences the phenomenon of the midnight sun, where the sun does not set for extended periods during the summer months.213