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2 days ago · Svalbard (/ ˈsvɑːlbɑːr (d)/ SVAHL-bar (d), [4] Urban East Norwegian: [ˈsvɑ̂ːɫbɑr]), previously known as Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
Sep 17, 2024 · Introduction. Background. Norse explorers may have first discovered the Svalbard archipelago in the 12th century. The islands served as an international whaling base during the 17th and 18th centuries. Norway's sovereignty was internationally recognized by treaty in 1920, and five years later Norway officially took over the territory.
Sep 20, 2024 · Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, offers a unique blend of extreme climate, diverse wildlife, and rich history. Located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is home to around 2,700 residents and an astonishing 3,000 polar bears.
2 days ago · Tensions are mounting in Svalbard, where a Russian mining town is goading the Norwegian authorities We are heading to the Russian-owned town of Barentsburg on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, high in the Arctic Ocean, aboard the expedition ship MS Polar Girl. My Russian guide, Masha, used to live in the run-down coal-mining town of […]
Sep 9, 2024 · Svalbard (formerly Spitsbergen) is an archipelago located at roughly 78°N, between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Its three main islands are Spitsbergen (the largest island), Nordaustlandet, and Edgeøya. Spitsbergen is the only island of the group with a full-time population. Screenshot from Google Maps. HOW DO YOU GET TO SVALBARD?
3 days ago · The statistics give a view of the population of Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund by age, sex and household size, as well as in- and out migration, births and deaths. It additionally gives the number of people in Barentsburg and Hornsund.
Sep 13, 2024 · This list of Norwegian fjords shows many of the fjords in Norway. In total, there are about 1,190 fjords in Norway and the Svalbard islands. The sortable list includes the lengths and locations of those fjords.
