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This place welcomes all, but no births, no burials: Which place is it?

Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago, challenges conventional living with unique policies. Pregnant women and the deceased are sent to mainland Norway due to environmental and logistical constraints, not bans. This transient population, drawn by research and tourism, thrives under extreme conditions, proving life can adapt to the edge of the habitable world.

14 Jan 2026 5:07 pm