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4 days ago · Svalbard ( / ˈsvɑːlbɑːr ( d )/ SVAHL-bar (d), [4] Urban East Norwegian: [ˈsvɑ̂ːɫbɑr] ), previously known as Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
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4 days ago · Svalbard, archipelago, part of Norway, located in the Arctic Ocean well north of the Arctic Circle. The islands lie between longitude 10° and 35° E and latitude 74° and 81° N, about 580 miles (930 km) north of Tromsø, Norway. The archipelago is composed of nine main islands: Spitsbergen (formerly West Spitsbergen), North East Land, Edge ...
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5 days ago · Longyearbyen is the largest settlement in Svalbard. It is also the world’s northernmost city. This is a town where the streets have no names, reindeer wander through town, and there are more snowmobiles than people.
May 15, 2024 · the small population is primarily concentrated on the island of Spitsbergen in a handful of settlements on the south side of the Isfjorden, with Longyearbyen being the largest
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May 10, 2024 · Did you know that Svalbard is the cultural capital of the high Arctic? With most of the arts, music and entertainment taking place on Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen alone could hold this title. Depending on the time of year you visit, there are some exciting annual events.
May 6, 2024 · Longyearbyen, nestled in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, boasts a captivating history woven with exploration, mining, and Arctic survival. While it was a place where there were hunters and explorers from the 17 th century onwards, many consider Longyearbyen’s beginnings to be mining, but that’s not totally true.
2 days ago · Situated in the town centre of Longyearbyen, it is the northernmost full-service hotel in the world – 1,333 kilometres from the North Pole. There is free, high speed Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel, and there is even a sauna and outdoor Jacuzzis, which is the perfect place to unwind after an incredible day of exploring.
