Which statement about Svalbard is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Norway has sovereignty, but treaty countries have equal rights there
- Step 1: The Svalbard Treaty of 1920 gave Norway sovereignty. Step 2. At the same time it gave the signatory countries equal rights to economic activity. Answer: Norwegian sovereignty with equal access rights. Why not the others: Russia has mines but no sovereignty, Svalbard is not a state, and it is not part of the EU.
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