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{{Town_Infobox|title1 = Kantbyen<br>{{Eras|Turmoil}}|image1 = KantbyenFlag.png|caption1 = Kantbyen's flag|nation = | {{Town_Infobox|title1 = Kantbyen<br>{{Eras|Turmoil}}|image1 = [[File:KantbyenFlag (1).png|thumb]]|caption1 = Kantbyen's flag|nation = [[Svalbard]]|continent = [[file:Europecontinent.png|30px]]|population = 1|/t_list_page = January 2020|languages = {{English}}|region = Edgeoya|owner = Santacruiser|chunks = ~50}}'''Kantbyen '''is a small city in [[Svalbard]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== '''The Nordaustlandet Dispute''' === | === '''The Nordaustlandet Dispute''' === | ||
When the nation of Nordaustlandet was proclaimed | When the nation of Nordaustlandet was proclaimed May 7, 2020, the city joined it the same day. Kantbyen was among the most influential cities in Nordaustlandet, and was highly influential at the time. The town joined Svalbard once again shortly after the nation reunited. | ||
=== '''Further Development''' === | |||
The city continued to gradually grow in size as time went on. On July 7, 2020, Kantbyen Castle was constructed, preparing the city for any future conflict. Two days later, the Kantbyen Museum started construction, and was finished on July 14. | |||
== Buildings == | == Buildings == | ||
=== '''The Jarlhus''' === | === '''The Jarlhus''' === | ||
Built on the old town hall, the Jarlhus is the oldest building in Kantbyen, and serves as a residence for the | Built on the old town hall, the Jarlhus is the oldest building in Kantbyen, and serves as a residence for the mayor. | ||
=== '''Kantbyen Museum''' === | |||
[[File:Kantbyengayfish.png|none|thumb|220x220px|Gayfish #20 within the old museum]] | |||
Originally an informal building within the town's iceroad, the Kantbyen Museum was later moved to Eastern Kantbyen and fully constructed. The Museum contains a variety of artifacts from Svalbard's history, in addition to a multitude of other curiosities and historical items. | |||
=== '''Icemoor''' === | === '''Icemoor''' === | ||
The ruins of Icemoor are still present in Kantbyen, and are opened for visitors. | The ruins of Icemoor are still present in Kantbyen, and are opened for visitors. | ||
[[Category:Svalbard]] | [[Category:Svalbard]] | ||