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Svalbard
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findingDulcinea Staff
This Arctic archipelago, belonging to Norway, is an increasingly popular tourist destination; particularly for Europeans. The region, which lies north of mainland Europe, boasts more flora than you might think—though the recent increase in plant life might be the work of global warming. To learn more about this northern region’s climate and culture, read on.
Find it on a Map
The site Svalbard Images has news, pictures, webcams, and videos documenting the gorgeous landscapes of Svalbard, its flora and fauna, and other aspects of interest to tourists or residents. Currently, Svalbard is experiencing daytime darkness, making the webcam feeds seem particularly ethereal.
Source: Svalbard Images
Flora of the North
This summer the BBC wrote an article about recent research around the Arctic Circle—including Svalbard—that proves plant life is not hindered by Arctic ice. On the contrary, scientists have discovered hundreds of species of plants that are able to survive in the area.
Source: BBC News
This Web site created an FAQ of the site that informs readers about the quality of life, the environment, weather, how to get there, and other opportunities available on the archipelago. Get answers to questions such as “When can I see the midnight sun?”
Source: The Svalbard Pages
Holiday Season
The New Statesman published a piece about Svalbard in its series, “Christmas Around the World,” Read what the holiday experience is like in this pretty, but bleak (Svalbard is dark 24 hours a day in wintertime) part of the world.
Source: The New Statesman
In Pictures
Pascal Boisson, who writes for Svalbard Images, mentioned above, has a gorgeous photo tour of Svalbard at the site below. Experience the pristine beauty of the Sassendalen; Svalbard’s largest river.
Source: Arctic Website
Explore the wildlife of Svalbard with this visitor’s video hosted on YouTube.
Source: YouTube
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