Oppurtunities To Positively Impact The Economy In A Cold Environment-svalbard Flashcards

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Explain Example of economic opportunities tourism

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Tourism- 30,000 a year. 40% of jobs in Svalbard are in tourism

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Mineral extraction

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Mineral extraction- large coal reserves, 300 people work In coal mines.

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Explain Fishing

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Surrounded by ocean, valuable fish in oceans, good for trading with other countries, provides income.

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