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Longyearbyen is the centre of tourism on the archipelago, although most tourism is generated based on natural experiences rather than visiting the town itself. However, Longyearbyen does provide supplies (including Svalbardbutikken, the area's only grocery store), accommodation and several museums. In 2008, Longyearbyen experienced 89,000 guest ...
Svalbard and Europe map Map of Svalbard. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. The climate of Svalbard is principally a result of its latitude, which is between 74° and 81° north. Climate is defined by the World Meteorological Organization as the average weather over a 30-year period. [1]
Longyearbyen (population of ≈2,000) Ny-Ålesund (population of 40) Sveagruva (population of 310, none living permanently) No roads link the settlements on the island; transportation includes boat, airplane, helicopter, and snowmobile. The gateway to Svalbard is Svalbard Airport, Longyearbyen.
Norway claimed a 200-nautical-mile (370 km; 230 mi) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Svalbard in 1977, [56] Norway retains a restrictive fisheries policy in the zone, [56] and the claims are disputed by Russia. [57] Tourism is focused on the environment and is centered on Longyearbyen.
The distance from Longyearbyen to Barentsburg is about 55 km (30 mi) but there are no roads connecting the two settlements. Most contact between the two is by boat , snowmobile , or helicopter . There is a heliport ( ICAO code ENBA) with a road connection at Heerodden ( 78°06′03″N 14°11′46″E / 78.100809°N 14.196224°E ...
Longyear Valley seen by Sentinel-2. The Longyear Valley [1] [2] [3] (Norwegian: Longyeardalen) is a valley and ravine in Svalbard.It slightly winds 40 kilometres (25 mi) WNW ending in Adventfjorden, facing west, the broadest inlet of Spitsbergen, the main landmass.
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