Life Under Midnight Sun on Sommarøy

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A small island in Norway made a strange plan in 2019. They wanted to stop using time during summer when the sun never sets.

This idea was a trick by the government to get more visitors. Many local people did not understand the campaign and felt confused.

Sommarøy has constant daylight for many weeks in summer. In winter, the sun does not rise, making days very dark.

Tourists find it easy to relax and forget about the clock. They enjoy activities like swimming at night because it is still bright.

Locals felt tired of talking about the time-free campaign for a while. Now, this story helps bring new people to visit Sommarøy island.

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What strange plan did the island in Norway make in 2019?

They wanted to stop using time during summer when the sun never sets.

Why did the government make this idea?

This idea was a trick by the government to get more visitors.

How do tourists feel on Sommarøy in summer?

Tourists find it easy to relax and forget about the clock, and they enjoy activities like swimming at night because it is still bright.

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