Svalbard Flashcards
1
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location
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Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole
2
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opportunities - scientific research
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- 300 students at university of Svalbard
3
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opportunities - tourism
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- 2650 inhabitants are employed in tourism
- extreme tourism generates income
4
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opportunities - mineral extraction
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- rich reserves of coal
- more than 300 people are employed in mines
5
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opportunities - fishing
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- 150 species of fish creating job opportunities for locals and provides income for Svalbard
6
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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
7
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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
8
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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