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Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Polar Frontier, Midnight Sun
Overview
A Norwegian Arctic archipelago where polar bears outnumber people, home to the Global Seed Vault and the world's northernmost permanent settlement.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Northern Europe
Land Area
-1 km²
Capital
Longyearbyen
Languages
Norwegian
Currencies
krone (kr)
Economy & Finance
Society & Governance
International
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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