Longyearbyen, Svalbard
The Iconic Polar Bear Sign
The Iconic Polar Bear Sign
Sent by Khristin from Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
The polar bear population in the Svalbard archipelago is around 3,000 which exceeds the number of people that reside in the town of Longyearbyen. While encounters with the animals in the town are rare, Svalbard Polar Bear Signs warn residents and visitors of the potential danger they face when venturing beyond the limits of the town. In doing so, these signs have become icons in their own right that signify a spirit and reality that defines the entire community (read further).
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