Welcome to Svalbard! | Camila Glas & Micaela Serra | TEDxYouth@ColegioGuayamuri
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In this video, Camila and her partner Mika explore Spitsbergen, an island in Norway that is the closest inhabited place to the North Pole. They explain its unique characteristics, such as the average temperature of 14°C and the necessity for inhabitants to carry guns due to the high number of polar bears (around 3,000 to 4,000). The video highlights the six months of winter where the sun does not rise, the colorful architecture, and interesting facts like cats being forbidden due to the extreme cold, the prohibition of dying as bodies cannot decompose in the freezing temperatures, and restrictions on pregnant women giving birth. They also mention the abundance of wildlife, including wild reindeer, and the presence of the Global Seed Vault as a significant landmark on the island. The hosts express their desire to visit Spitsbergen for a unique experience away from their hot home in Margarita, Venezuela.