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It means "Long year city". Probably because of the long and dark winters, where the sun don't rise above the horizon for almost four months, and because of that the years seems extra long.
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When was Longyearbyen School created?
Longyearbyen School was created in 1920.
How big is the capital of Svalbard?
The capital of Svalbard is Longyearbyen, which is the largest settlement on the archipelago. It has a population of around 2,000 people.
Why is temperature colder in Toronto than in Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen has an Arctic climate with much colder temperatures than Toronto. Toronto's summers are 15-25°C, Longyearbyen's are 4-6°C.
Who owns Longyearbyen?
Norway.
What is northernmost city in Europe?
Longyearbyen, Norway.
What is the northern most city in Europe?
Longyearbyen, Norway.
What is the distance between the North Pole and Longyearbyen in Svalbard?
Aprox. 800 km
What is the capital of Svalbard?
The capital city of Svalbard (archipelago in Norway) is the town of Longyearbyen. (pop. 2000)
Northest city in the world?
Mmm... I know a norther capital than Reykjavik - Longyearbyen, Svalbard. =]
What airport is the closest to the north pole?
Svalbard Airport, Longyear, located 3 kilometres (2 mi) from Longyearbyen is the closest.
What is halfway point between Austin Texas and Mumbai India?
The halfway point is Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway.
What is the worlds most northerly city?
The most northerly city in the world is: Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Hope it helped, Asher
