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1 day ago · Svalbard. 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. The islands of the group range from 74 ...
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The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig, features a woman who, in...
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The polar archipelago of Svalbard was first discovered by...
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Svalbard Airport (Norwegian: Svalbard lufthavn; IATA: LYR,...
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1 day ago · Svalbard Brewery beers are available in Stationen restaurant and most other pubs and restaurants. Photo: David Nikel. 7. It’s Both Expensive and Cheap. Longyearbyen’s unique tax-free status makes it a mixed bag when it comes to prices. On one hand, luxury goods like outdoor gear and some alcohol can be surprisingly affordable.
Aug 29, 2024 · 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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Sep 10, 2024 · Longyearbyen in Svalbard (2008) Ny-Ålesund at 79°N – location of the northernmost hotel, restaurant, and camping site. This is a list of various northernmost things on Earth . Cities and settlements
Sep 3, 2024 · For the remaining 18 hours of the day, Svalbard exists in pitch black. The lights of the tiny town of Longyearbyen barely impact the Arctic darkness — and the endless skies are prime for aurora ...
Aug 31, 2024 · This is Longyearbyen, on the archipelago of Svalbard, the most northern inhabited settlement in the World. Located high up in the Arctic, just below the Nort...
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1 day ago · Approx. 400 m elevation. We start by moving towards the mountain Sarkofagen. On each side of this colossus, we have some exciting glacier systems with moraines and meltwater channels. We will explore these as we make our way to the top of Sarkofagen at 500 meters above sea level. Here we will enjoy a great view of Longyearbyen and Isfjorden ...
