Why is Northern Europe called Land of the Midnight Sun?

The term "Land of the Midnight Sun" is associated with regions located within the Arctic Circle, not specifically with Northern Europe. It refers to places where, during summer months, the sun remains above the horizon for an extended period, resulting in continuous daylight. This phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's tilt on its axis and its rotation around the sun.

However, it is important to note that only the Arctic regions of countries like Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Greenland, fall within the Arctic Circle and can be considered "Lands of the Midnight Sun" during the summer solstice. Some other parts of Northern Europe, such as mainland Denmark, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, do not experience midnight sun phenomena.

On the contrary, "Land of the Midnight Sun" is a better term for the Scandinavian countries' northernmost parts, such as Tromso in Norway, Abisko in Sweden, Rovaniemi in Finland, and Akureyri in Iceland. In those areas, the midnight sun can be witnessed during the summer months.