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• What is the main economic activity in Svalbard?

  Coal mining
• What type of reserves does Svalbard have?

  Coal reserves
• How many jobs does coal mining currently provide in Svalbard?

  Over 300 jobs
• What caused the majority of coal mines in Svalbard to stop activity?

  A drop in the price of coal
• How many coal mines are currently operating in Svalbard?

  One
• What does the remaining operating mine supply in Svalbard?

  The coal-fuelled power plant
• What is the primary source of energy in Svalbard?

  Burning coal mined locally
• What new energy development is Svalbard exploring?

  Geothermal energy
• How is Svalbard's geothermal potential similar to Iceland's?

  Both are near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• What is the current status of research on geothermal energy in Svalbard?

  Little research has been done
• What is the Barents Sea known for in relation to Svalbard?

  Rich marine life
• How many species of fish are found in the Barents Sea?

  Over 150 species
• Which fish species are abundant in the Barents Sea?

  Cod, herring, and haddock
• What is significant about the cod stocks in the Barents Sea?

  Largest stocks of cod in the world
• How can fishing impact Svalbard's economy?

  It can be a major economic activity as it would allow trade with other countries
• How many tourists visited Longyearbyen in 2011?

  70,000 people
• How many of the tourists in Longyearbyen were cruise passengers?

  30,000 cruise passengers
• What are some attractions that draw tourists to Svalbard?

  Wildlife, glacier walks, northern lights
• How many jobs are provided by the tourism sector in Svalbard?

  300 jobs