SVALBARD
Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. The Northern Lights are visible during winter, and summer brings the “midnight sun”—sunlight 24 hours a day.
Polar bears are the iconic symbol of Svalbard, and one of the main tourist attractions.The animals are protected and people moving outside the settlements are required to have appropriate scare devices to ward off attacks. They are also advised to carry a firearm for use as a last resort.
A good friend sent me the below postcard postmarked at Longyearbyen on 12 December 2019 with a great postmark.
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| Special postmark of Longyearbyen on 12/12/2018 |
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