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Svalbard is located about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from mainland Norway. It lies in the Arctic Ocean, north of the mainland and is part of the Kingdom of Norway. The archipelago is situated between 74° and 81° North latitude, making it one of the northernmost inhabited areas in the world.
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Is svalbard a country?
Svalbard is a part of Norway.
Is Svalbard a desert?
No, the Svalbard region of Norway is not a desert.
Is Jan Mayen and Svalbard part of Norway?
Yes. Svalbard Islands are an island owned by Norway.
Who is the prime minister of Svalbard?
Svalbard has no Prime Minister; it is part of Norway.
When will Svalbard become an independent country?
There are no plans to become independent from Norway. Svalbard still receives considerable financial support from Norway.
Is Svalbard a city or a town?
Svalbard is non of the above. Its an island chain North of Norway, East of Greenland. Its largest settlement is Longyearbyen with a population of about 2500 inhabitants. Svalbard is part of Norway.
What continent does Svalbard belong to?
Svalbard is part of Europe, specifically belonging to Norway.
Is Svalbard considered a country?
Svalbard is officially an archipelago which is the most northen part of Norway.
The svalbard island group to what European country?
The Svalbard group of islands are belonging to Norway.
What Scandinavian country administers Svalbard?
Norway
What is the capital of Svalbard?
The capital city of Svalbard (archipelago in Norway) is the town of Longyearbyen. (pop. 2000)
What ocean is near Svalbard?
Svalbard is in the Arctic Ocean. It is halfway between the North Pole and Norway.
