The Status Under International Law of the Maritime Areas Around Svalbard

The Spitsbergen Treaty of 1920 conferred sovereignty on Norway regarding Svalbard subject to the stipulations of the Treaty. By its terms, the Treaty refers to the Svalbard archipelago and the territorial sea. This article examines the controversy over the question of the present-day extent of the a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Ocean development and international law 2009-12, Vol.40 (4), p.373-384
1. Verfasser:	Anderson, D. H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Archipelagoes Arctic Region Continental shelf Continental shelves Economic activity Economic zones (Law of the sea) ECONOMICS Exclusive economic zones INTERNATIONAL LAW Law and legislation Law of the sea Legal norms Marine Maritime areas MARITIME LAW NATURAL RESOURCES Norway offshore zones Sovereignty Svalbard Territorial waters Territory Treaties
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Zusammenfassung:	The Spitsbergen Treaty of 1920 conferred sovereignty on Norway regarding Svalbard subject to the stipulations of the Treaty. By its terms, the Treaty refers to the Svalbard archipelago and the territorial sea. This article examines the controversy over the question of the present-day extent of the applicability of the Treaty, including the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone.
ISSN:	0090-8320 1521-0642
DOI:	10.1080/00908320903285455