Longyearbyen, located in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, is the world's northernmost settlement with over a thousand inhabitants.
A unique law in Longyearbyen makes it unlawful to die within the town's limits.
The town's small graveyard stopped accepting newcomers in the 1950s due to concerns about the Spanish flu virus.
Pregnant women in Longyearbyen are advised to travel to the mainland before their due date because of limited medical facilities on Svalbard.
The town is nestled in a valley along the shores of Adventfjord, surrounded by towering mountains and glaciers.
Longyearbyen is home to approximately 2,400 inhabitants from nearly 53 different nations.
Longyearbyen is divided into several suburbs, including the bustling town center and Nybyen (new town).
The town's existence is closely tied to the coal reserves hidden in the surrounding mountains.
Longyearbyen has evolved from a mining town into a diverse business community.