Svalbard Territory

Explore Svalbard on Emblem World: flag, coat of arms, capital, languages, food, drinks, desserts, music, history, and cultural identity.

Explore Svalbard on Emblem World: flag, coat of arms, capital, languages, food, drinks, desserts, music, history, and cultural identity. Svalbard Territory is part of the wider Emblem: Digital Souvenirs website and product ecosystem.

International status

Norwegian archipelago under special treaty status, not a UN member state

Svalbard is under Norwegian sovereignty according to the Svalbard Treaty, which also grants special rights to other treaty states. It is not a UN member state.

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Top local food in Svalbard

Arctic char • reindeer • hearty Nordic dishes

Top local drinks in Svalbard

Coffee • aquavit • hot chocolate

Top local desserts in Svalbard

Waffles • berry desserts • cloudberry sweets

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