While several countries experience periods of total darkness in specific regions, particularly during the winter months due to polar night, Norway (specifically the region of Svalbard) is a country where you can find total darkness.
Here's a breakdown:
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Polar Night: This phenomenon occurs in regions above the Arctic Circle and below the Antarctic Circle. During polar night, the sun remains below the horizon for more than 24 hours.
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Norway and Svalbard: Northern Norway, including areas within mainland Norway, experiences very limited daylight during the winter solstice, but typically not complete darkness. However, Svalbard, an archipelago that is part of Norway, experiences complete darkness during its polar night. This means there is absolutely no sunlight at all.
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Why Svalbard? Svalbard's higher latitude makes it prone to total darkness during the polar night.
In summary, while multiple countries have areas experiencing extended periods of darkness, the question asks for a country having total darkness. Based on the provided reference text and general knowledge, Svalbard (part of Norway) best fits this description.
