The video presents a journey to Barrow, Alaska, also known as Utqiaġvik, the northernmost city in the American continent. The city is situated two thousand eleven kilometers from the North Pole and almost 600 above the Arctic Circle, making it one of the most remote places on Earth.
Barrow experiences the Polar Night, a period of approximately 66 days where the sun never rises above the horizon, and the midnight sun in the summer, a phenomenon where the sun stays above the horizon for 24 hours. The average winter temperature in Barrow is minus 25 degrees Celsius, reaching up to minus 40. Despite the extreme conditions, the city has a population of over 4,900 people who have lived there for more than 120 years. The city boasts schools, hospitals, churches, supermarkets, restaurants, banks, and even a post office.
The video also highlights the challenges faced by the residents, including the high cost of living due to the transfer of supplies from elsewhere, which makes Barrow the most expensive city in the United States. Despite these challenges, the average income of families in Barrow is 80 thousand dollars per year, which is significantly higher than the national average of 55 thousand dollars per year.
The city is also a hub for the Iñupiat tribe, who have been living in the area for centuries. A significant source of income for the residents is the nearby Prudhoe Bay, the largest oil field in North America. The video concludes with a sighting of the Northern Lights, a spectacular natural phenomenon often seen in the Arctic Circle.
Fact 1: Utqiaġvik, also known as Barrow, is the northernmost city in the American continent, located 2100 kilometers from the North Pole and almost 600 above the Arctic Circle.
Fact 2: The average temperature in winter in Barrow is -25 degrees Celsius, reaching up to -40 degrees Celsius.
Fact 3: Barrow experiences the Polar Night, a period of approximately 66 days where the sun never rises.
Fact 4: During the summer, Barrow experiences the Midnight Sun, a phenomenon where the sun stays above the horizon for 24 hours.
Fact 5: Despite its extreme conditions, Barrow has a population of more than 4,900 people.
Fact 6: The average income of families in Barrow is $80,000 per year, which is significantly higher than the national average of $55,000 per year.
Fact 7: Barrow is home to the largest oil field in North America, Prudhoe Bay, which is a significant source of income for its residents.
Fact 8: The city has a very low cost of living, with the average income of families in Barrow equating to their expenses.
Fact 9: Barrow's connectivity is challenging, with supplies being brought in via cargo planes every day.
Fact 10: The city's high cost of living is partly offset by high salaries earned from jobs in the oil industry.