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Nestled halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard spans approximately 61,000 square kilometers, consisting of nine main islands, with Spitsbergen being the largest. The archipelago is marked by towering mountains, expansive glaciers, and deep fjords that carve through its rugged coastline. Notably, around 60% of Svalbard is covered by glaciers, and its most significant ice cap, Austfonna, is one of Europe’s largest.