Svalbard Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Svalbard?
A
Island Archipelago,North of Norway, In Arctic Ocean
2
Q
What were the economic opportunities in Svalbard? -give data/numbers
A
-Fishing: 150 different species of fish Barrents Sea
-Coal mining: 300 coal mining jobs
-70000 tourists in 2011. This provided 300 new jobs for locals.
-300 students in university there.
3
Q
What are the challenges in Svalbard?
A
-3,500 polar bears so guns have to be carried
-Climate: strong winds, -30 degrees Celsius in winter
-Inaccessible: only 40km of roads
