Mo i Rana, Norway

Capital City

With a population of just 18,739, Mo i Rana is a remote industrial outpost in northern Norway. The town's economy revolves around steel production and mining, drawing workers from across the country. However, the brutal subarctic climate - including blizzards that can shut down the airport for days - is a persistent headache for residents. Despite the town's history of civic unrest, such as the 1951 "Graveyard War" protests, Mo i Rana remains an isolated, blue-collar community catering to those seeking hardy, unglamorous work in Norway's far north.