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		tormeh 88 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Norway to monitor airborne radioactivity in Svalba... I believe it's basically all countries. There was a deal with other countries through the UN.

jonstewart 88 days ago [–]

48. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard_Treaty

tormeh 86 days ago | [–]

In practice it's a visa-free zone. Anyone from anywhere can settle in Svalbard as long as they can get there. Of course, not many want to, so it's a bit academic.

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