See what life is like in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free

From the driest deserts to remote settlements on volcanic islands, human communities can be found anywhere on Earth.

One such community is Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world, where 2,400 residents live, approximately 818 miles from the North Pole.

Located in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, the town has modern amenities such as schools, restaurants, and stores.

However, it’s unlike anywhere else on Earth.

For starters, it’s dark for four months a year and perpetually light for another four months.

Secondly, it’s suggested residents carry a rifle when traveling outside the town borders — in case they run into a polar bear.

See what life is like for the people who live in this town.