Svalbard Flashcards

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location

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Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole

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opportunities - scientific research

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  • 300 students at university of Svalbard
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opportunities - tourism

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  • 2650 inhabitants are employed in tourism
  • extreme tourism generates income
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opportunities - mineral extraction

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  • rich reserves of coal
  • more than 300 people are employed in mines
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opportunities - fishing

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  • 150 species of fish creating job opportunities for locals and provides income for Svalbard
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challenges - inaccessibility

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  • remote part of Europe and there’s only one airport capable of international flights on Svalbard
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challenges - extreme temperatures

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  • winter temps can fall below -30
  • this makes it hard to work outside due to the risk of frostbite
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challenges - construction

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  • extreme temps and limited light in the winter
  • 3500 polar bears so must carry gun
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