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List All Cities in Svalbard Listing cities Svalbard database :
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Background
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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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Population
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2,067 (July 2010 est.)
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Independence
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International organization participation
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the flag of Norway is used
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