Svalbard, NO
Covering 95.2% of the archipelago
Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago situated where the Arctic Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean. Coal mining began at the start of the 20th century, leading to the establishment of permanent communities like Pyramiden and Barentsburg. When the Svalbard Treaty took effect, the Norwegian state claimed all unclaimed land, covering 95.2% of the archipelago.
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