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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.

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   Categories: Geography of Norilsk. Maps of populated places in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Maps of cities in Russia. Non-topical/index: Uses of Wikidata Infobox with subinfoboxes. Uses of Wikidata Infobox with maps. Pages with coordinates.

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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.

5. www.bbc.com › culture › articleNorilsk: Otherworldly photos of an Arctic city - BBC

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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...

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   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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   Jul 23, 2023 · His images of its landscapes, remnants of its Soviet past, and the strength of its people -- who must endure the hardships of living in isolation -- capture fleeting moments of a fast-changing...

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   Where is Norilsk located?

   • It is the world's northernmost city with more than 180,000 inhabitants, and the second-largest city (after Murmansk) inside the Arctic Circle. Norilsk and Yakutsk are the only large cities in the continuous permafrost zone. Norilsk is located atop some of the largest nickel deposits on Earth.

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   How many people live in Norilsk?

   • Norilsk is 300 km north of the Arctic Circle and 2,400 km from the North Pole. It has a permanent population of 176,735 as of 2024, [ 9 ] and up to 220,000 including temporary inhabitants. [ 10 ][ 11 ] It is the second-largest city in the region after Krasnoyarsk.

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   How many subcategories are there in Norilsk?

   • English: Norilsk (Russian: Нори́льск) is a city in the north of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Русский: Нори́льск — город на севере Красноярского края России. This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 12:53.

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   When did Norilsk become a city?

   • Norilsk was founded in 1935 as a site of industry, to be able to mine the ore. In 1939, the decision was taken to also build a city. Norilsk got the status of a city in 1953. Norilsk is the northernmost city with more than 100.000 inhabitants. It is the second largest city within the arctic circle, only Murmansk is larger.

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   Is Norilsk a digital city?

   • On June 3, 2019, the city switched to digital television, and most TV channels stopped broadcasting using an analogue signal. Until 2017, Norilsk was the last major city in Russia without high-speed internet access - access to the network was provided by a satellite channel with a speed of only 1 GB/s.

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   What is Norilsk known for?

   • The company's industrial enterprises are the principal consumers of electricity in the city. The city is served by Alykel Airport and Valek Airport. The Norilsk railway links Norilsk to the port of Dudinka on the Yenisei River, but has been freight-only since 1998.

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   Aug 22, 2023 · English: Norilsk (Russian: Нори́льск) is a city in the north of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Русский: Нори́льск — город на севере Красноярского края России. Subcategories. This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. Architecture of Norilsk ‎ (3 C, 2 F) Culture of Norilsk ‎ (8 C, 2 F) Economy of Norilsk ‎ (6 C)