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Svalbard is the name of the group of islands where Spitsbergen is the largest one

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What is the area size of Svalbard?

Svalbard is 61 022 km², or 23 561 mi². The biggest island is Spitsbergen with its 37 673 km².


What is Spitzbergen?

Svalbard, also known as Spitsbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. It is located north of mainland Europe, about midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Svalbard is known for its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unique cultural heritage.


What has the author Elen C Singh written?

Elen C. Singh has written: 'The Spitsbergen (Svalbard) question' -- subject(s): Foreign economic relations, International status


In which continent is Svalbard located?

Svalbard is located far north of the ARCTIC circle about 600 miles from the north pole. it is in Norway territory and u can fly from oslo or tromso. it is at the north east of Greenland and almost due north of Norway longyearbyen is the capital of spitsbergen which is 1 of 3 islands to make up the svalbard islands. inhabitants is about 2000+


What has the author Anders K Orvin written?

Anders K. Orvin has written: 'Bibliography of literature about the geology, physical geography, useful minerals, and mining of Svalbard' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Svalbard, Mines and mineral resources, Physical geography, Geology 'Outline of the geological history of Spitsbergen' -- subject(s): Geology


What ocean is near Svalbard?

Svalbard is in the Arctic Ocean. It is halfway between the North Pole and Norway.


What is name of the sea which lies between the islands of Greenland and Spitsbergen?

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What are the differences between Svalbard and England?

The time on Svalbard is always the same as the time in England (UTC/UTC+1).


When was SΓΈr-Spitsbergen National Park created?

Sør-Spitsbergen National Park was created in 1973.


When was Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park created?

Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park was created in 1973.


When was Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani created?

Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani was created in 1916.


What is Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani's population?

Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani's population is 2,010.