Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino)

Guovdageaidnu, also known as Kautokeino, is a small municipality in northern Norway, located within the Arctic Circle. It is part of the Sámi region, home to the indigenous Sámi people, and has a rich cultural heritage rooted in reindeer herding, traditional crafts, and language. The area features vast, rugged landscapes with mountains, rivers, and tundra. Kautokeino is known for its strong cultural identity, Sami political activism, and as a center for Sámi arts and traditions. It plays a significant role in preserving Sámi culture while also serving as a remote, natural environment characterized by extreme winter cold and midnight sun in summer.