Barent
Barent is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the northern part of the country, along the Barents Sea. The municipality covers an area of 1,087 square kilometers (420 sq mi) and has a population of around 2,500 people. The administrative center of Barent is the village of Barentsburg, which is situated on the island of Spitsbergen.
The municipality is known for its Arctic landscapes and wildlife. It includes parts of the Svalbard archipelago,
The economy of Barent is primarily based on fishing and tourism. The fishing industry is centered around
Barent is part of the traditional district of Nordmøre, but it is administratively part of Nordland county.
The municipality has a long history of human habitation, with evidence of settlement dating back to the