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13. Svalbard Global Seed Vault – Norway
This imposing building is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. It holds varieties of nearly every crop on Earth for preservation in case of natural disaster, and has thus been nicknamed the “Doomsday Vault.” In all, there are nearly 1 million seed varieties, but there’s room for many more. The island’s naturally cold climate and permafrost ensure that no matter what happens to the planet, these seeds will survive.