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People live in Svalbard primarily for work opportunities in industries such as mining, research, tourism, and administration. The unique Arctic environment and tax benefits also attract individuals seeking adventure and a peaceful lifestyle in a remote setting.
Yes
Fewer than 2500 total.
Svalbard is an archipelago that consists of multiple islands, with the main ones being Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet, Edgeøya, and Barentsøya. In total, there are around 30 larger islands within the Svalbard archipelago, along with many smaller ones.
Penguins and icebears
There are about 3,000 which range from Svalbard to Jan Mayan and back to Franz Joseph Land.
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Why not? There's plenty of sea ice, a necessity for their habitat, it doesn't get too warm in the summer, and there are very few people.
There are no trains in Svalbard.
Svalbard is located in the Arctic Ocean and is considered part of Europe. It is an archipelago situated north of mainland Europe, between Norway and the North Pole.
Svalbard is a part of Norway.