Svalbard Island Bans Births and Deaths: Regulations Explained

Svalbard, a remote island in Norway, has a unique rule: people cannot be born or die there.

Pregnant women are sent to the mainland to give birth, and the sick are airlifted when death nears.

This is due to limited medical resources.

Also, the island's strict environmental protection rules prevent new cemeteries and protect the environment.

The island is also home to the Global Seed Vault, storing billions of seeds, highlighting the area's focus on environmental conservation.