Very little - much of the high Arctic is technically a desert and gets very little precipitation.
Very little - much of the high Arctic is technically a desert and gets very little precipitation.
Svalbard is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean. There is plenty of running water in the summer with melt streams from glaciers and melting snow.
Snow mobiles (AKA snow machines or scooters) are permitted in most locations. During the summer, you can drive - there are roads. Boats are useful as well.
Svalbard is famous for its stunning Arctic landscape, including glaciers, fjords, and polar bears. It is also known for being home to the northernmost settlement in the world, Longyearbyen, and for its unique status as a demilitarized zone under Norwegian sovereignty. Additionally, Svalbard is a popular destination for those interested in Arctic exploration and wildlife.
Svalbard
The Snow Glaciers Fjords Wild Animals Northern Lights Midnight Sun Ghost towns mines
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.
Svalbard is in the Artic Ocean.
No, the Svalbard region of Norway is not a desert.
Svalbard is 61 022 km²