Event anniversary

Svalbard Treaty

Took place on February 9, 1920

106

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The 107th anniversary falls on February 9, 2027, in 108 days.

The Svalbard Treaty (originally the Spitsbergen Treaty) recognises the sovereignty of Norway over the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, at the time called Spitsbergen. The exercise of sovereignty is, however, subject to certain stipulations, and not all Norwegian law applies.

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