Svalbard Etymology

Etymology of Svalbard: The name Svalbard is composed of the well-attested Old Norse words svalr ('cold') and barð ('edge', 'ridge', 'turf', 'beard')

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What is Svalbard known for?

Svalbard is known for the population of polar bears that exceeds the human population. The country has an estimated polar bear population of 3000

Where is Svalbard located?

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