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Norilsk (Russian: Нори́льск, IPA: [nɐˈrʲilʲsk]) is a closed city in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located south of the western Taymyr Peninsula, around 90 km east of the Yenisey River and 1,500 km north of Krasnoyarsk. Norilsk is 300 km north of the Arctic Circle and 2,400 km from the North Pole.
Norilsk, city, Krasnoyarsk kray (territory), central Russia, in the Rybnaya Valley amid the Putoran Mountains. Founded in 1935, Norilsk lies north of the Arctic Circle and is one of the world’s leading producing centres for nickel and platinum. Copper is also mined.
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Norilsk is a city in Krasnoyarsk Krai in Siberia, with almost 180,000 people. It lies about 300 kilometres (190 mi) north of the arctic circle, and over 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) north of Krasnoyarsk. There are many ore deposits in the region, especially nickel and copper.
Norilsk. Type: City with 175,000 residents. Description: city in Russia. Categories: city or town, closed city, big city and locality. Location: Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap.
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Norilsk, a city in Russia, is located in the Taymyr Peninsula within the Arctic Circle. Known for its Arctic landscapes, industrial significance, and rich mineral deposits, Norilsk stands as one of the northernmost cities in the world.
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Mar 21, 2019 · Located 400km (249 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, Norilsk is one of the coldest cities on Earth. The average temperature in winter is -30C, and it can dip below -55C. (Credit: Elena...
