Following the Spitsbergen Treaty, Svalbard Island has gained attention. With the new agreement, Turkish citizens have acquired rights regarding the territorial waters, fjords, and harbors of the Svalbard archipelago, including residing on the islands, engaging in fishing activities, hunting, maritime activities, industrial activities, mining, and trade. So, where is Svalbard Island located and in which country? Svalbard is an archipelago connected to Norway in the Arctic Ocean. Longyearbyen, its administrative center, holds the distinction of being the northernmost administrative center on Earth. A treaty in the early 1900s allowed around 40 countries to establish settlements on the island. Today, only Norway and Russia exercise this right. Svalbard is one of the rare places on Earth where a human body can be preserved almost without decay. Therefore, dying on Svalbard is oddly illegal. 60% of the islands consist of glaciers, with many mountains and fjords present. The largest island is called Spitsbergen. CLIMATE OF SVALBARD ISLAND In recent decades, the climate in Svalbard, like all polar regions, has warmed compared to the past. Nowadays, it is possible to navigate around the Svalbard islands by ship. Due to rapidly melting glaciers, there is a real risk of polar bears starving to death as suitable hunting grounds become scarce. TOURISTIC APPEAL Svalbard attracts tourists seeking adventure, especially with its Northern Lights, glacier tours, and wild nature. Additionally, it is possible to observe natural phenomena such as the “midnight sun” (24-hour sunlight in summer) and “polar night” (24-hour darkness in winter) here. As someone who loves nature and exploration, the wild and pristine nature of Svalbard may definitely pique your interest!