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May 8
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Which city is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' due to its location as a northern transportation hub?

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The answer

Murmansk, Russia

The answer was Murmansk, Russia. Here's the why, the decoys, and the source trail.


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Why it's right

Murmansk, Russia, is called the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it is the largest city above the Arctic Circle and serves as a key port and transport hub for Arctic exploration and shipping.


Source trail

This answer is checked against Wikipedia - Murmansk.



About the choices

A good trivia question makes the wrong answers feel close. Here is the clean read on the set.

  • Fairbanks, Alaska - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
  • Reykjavik, Iceland - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
  • Yellowknife, Canada - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
  • Murmansk, Russia - correct answer.

What to remember

Murmansk, Russia is the one to remember. Murmansk, Russia, is called the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it is the largest city above the Arctic Circle and serves as a key port and transport hub for Arctic exploration and shipping. Murmansk remains ice-free year-round thanks to the warm North Atlantic Current.


How readers answered
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B50%
C17%
D17%

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Sources: Wikipedia - Murmansk