Saturday, 15 January 2011

Facts about Svalbard

Capital city: Longyearbyen
Official language: Norwegian
Population: 2400
Currency: Krone
Average summer temperature: Five degrees
Average winter temperature: Minus Twelve degrees
The latitude of Svalbard:15.00E
The longitude of Svalbard: 76.00N 
Area: 62,800 km2
Possibly sighted: 1194







Did you know that..... 


  • Svalbard was first discovered in the early 12th century, by the Vikings.
  • Svalbard is near the Arctic circle, which is directed north, of Russian Federation, near the Barents sea.
  •  Svalbard is the safest place on earth and that there is no crime,robbery or any burglary.





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