PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Geography, Climate, Flora, fauna and conservation Chapter 2 History Climatic impacts, Discovery, The period of whaling and hunting, Polar exploration and research, Economic development and sovereignty from 1900, World War II, Post war mining, Tourism, Administration, democracy, legalization and taxation, International relations Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Tour operators and independent travel, Some tour options, Travel for non-tourists, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Disabled travel, What to take, Electricity, Time Chapter 4 In Spitsbergen Tourist information, Money and banking, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Photography and video, Media and communications, Sport PART TWO SVARLBARD (Spitsbergen) Chapter 5 Svarlbard's Region Chapter 6 Svarlbard's Settlements and Stations Chapter 7 Cruise Routes PART THREE FRANZ JOSEF LAND AND JAN MAYEN Chapter 8 Franz Josef Land Chapter 9 Jan Mayen Appendix 1 Further Information Index
