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Arctic Region > Svalbard

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First discovered by the Norwegians in the 12th century, the islands served as an international whaling base during the 17th and 18th centuries. Norway's sovereignty was recognized in 1920; five years later it officially took over the territory.

Alternative names:

Svalbard, , Svalbard (sometimes referred to as Spitzbergen)

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