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Svalbard Introduction 2012

SOURCE: 2012 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on February 22,

Background:
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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Svalbard Introduction 2012 SOURCE: 2012 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES