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Ny-Ålesund in the European Arctic is one of world's northernmost human settlements. It is situated on Kongsfjorden - the King's fjord - on north-western Spitsbergen, which is the largest of the Svalbard islands. The town lies surrounded by mountains and glaciers, which at several places stretch well out into the sea. Large areas of Svalbard (about 60 %) are covered with glaciers. Svalbard with an area of 62049 km² is very sparsely populated. The about 3200 inhabitants are living in one of the five small settlements on Spitsbergen. The Norwegian town Ny-Ålesund is permanently maintained by about 30 people and additional approx. 150 scientists during summer peak season.

AGAGE project official: Ron Prinn, curator: Ray H.J. Wang

 Last update: Aug. 2011