What is Spitsbergen?
Q: What is Spitsbergen?
A: Spitsbergen is the largest island of the archipelago Svalbard.
Q: What was Spitsbergen originally called?
A: Spitsbergen was originally called West Spitsbergen until 1965.
Q: Is Spitsbergen permanently settled?
A: Yes, Spitsbergen is the only island on Svalbard that is settled permanently.
Q: What is the size of Spitsbergen?
A: Spitsbergen has a size of about 380 kilometres by 220 kilometres.
Q: What are some active settlements on Spitsbergen?
A: Some active settlements on Spitsbergen include Barentsburg, Longyearbyen, Ny-Ålesund, and Sveagruva.
Q: How many people live in Longyearbyen?
A: About 2,500 people live in Longyearbyen, the main settlement on Spitsbergen.
Q: Are there any abandoned settlements on Spitsbergen?
A: Yes, there are several abandoned settlements on Spitsbergen.
