Fun facts about Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
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The name Svalbard was officially adopted for the archipelago by Norway under the 1925 Svalbard Act.
Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Norway
Svalbard, formerly Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
From the “Etymology” section
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Svalbard experiences midnight sun for 99 days and polar night for 84 days at 74° north latitude.
Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Norway
Svalbard, formerly Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
From the “Geography” section
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The first recorded landing on Svalbard was in 1604 by an English ship at Bjørnøya.
Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Norway
Svalbard, formerly Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
From the “History” section
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Longyearbyen is the largest settlement on the archipelago and the only incorporated town.
Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Norway
Svalbard, formerly Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
From the “Population” section
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Svalbard is a demilitarized zone, prohibiting the establishment of military installations on the islands.
Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Norway
Svalbard, formerly Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
From the “Defense” section
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