Svalbard (US: / ˈsvɑːlbɑːr (d)/ SVAHL-bar (d), UK: also / ˈsvæl -/ SVAL-, [4][5][6]Urban East Norwegian: [ˈsvɑ̂ːɫbɑr]), formerly Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole. The islands of the ...
Svalbard, archipelago, part of Norway, located in the Arctic Ocean well north of the Arctic Circle. The archipelago in composed of nine main islands: Spitsbergen, North East Land, Edge Island, Barents Island, Prins Karls Foreland, Kvit Island, Kong Karls Land, Bjorn Island, and Hopen.
Radio Canada International: On thin ice, more polar bears move from Svalbard to Franz Josef Land
On thin ice, more polar bears move from Svalbard to Franz Josef Land
Between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a land of extreme climate, glaciers and polar bears. Here's what you need to know for a first-time visit.
Svalbard. An arctic playground where there are more polar bears than people. This is a land of glaciers, the northern lights, the midnight sun, and frozen tundra. Svalbard may seem barren, but it is filled with arctic wildlife like reindeer, walrus, and polar bears. If you like the idea of exploring the great outdoors, your options are almost endless, winter or summer. In this guide, we will ...
The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time.