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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.

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2,019

Alternative names:

Svalbard, , Svalbard (sometimes referred to as Spitzbergen)


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holllyy
17th January 2011
?? watz dis??
Ellery (Brisbane)
31st July 2006
SVALBARD IS AWESOME
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