Svalbard is the name of the group of islands where Spitsbergen is the largest one
Svalbard is 61 022 km², or 23 561 mi². The biggest island is Spitsbergen with its 37 673 km².
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.
Elen C. Singh has written: 'The Spitsbergen (Svalbard) question' -- subject(s): Foreign economic relations, International status
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+
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
Svalbard is in the Arctic Ocean. It is halfway between the North Pole and Norway.
Greenland Sea
The time on Svalbard is always the same as the time in England (UTC/UTC+1).
Sør-Spitsbergen National Park was created in 1973.
Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park was created in 1973.
Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani was created in 1916.
Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani's population is 2,010.