Spitsbergen is one of the most fascinating and unique places on the planet - it is an archipelago of islands. There are 9 main islands: Spitsbergen, Nordaustland, Egeoia, Barentsøya, Prince Karlsfjord, Kvitøya, Kong Karls Land, Bjorn Island and Hopen, as well as a number of smaller outlying islands. The total area of Svalbard is 24,209 square miles.