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Svalbard and Jan Mayen — Country Facts & Profile

Svalbard og Jan Mayen

Northern Europe, Europe

Norwegian

The krone (NOK) is the official currency of Svalbard and Jan Mayen, a territory of 2,530 people in Northern Europe. With 61,399 km² of territory and Longyearbyen as its capital, it sits within the wider Europe region. The official language is Norwegian.

Country Profile

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Longyearbyen
Capital
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2,530
Population
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61,399 km²
Area (km²)
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23,706 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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0.04 / km²
Population Density
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kr NOK
Currency
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+4779
Dial Code
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.sj
TLD
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Europe
Continent

Geographic Overview

Svalbard and Jan Mayen is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 78.00°N, 20.00°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 61,399 km² (23,706 mi²). Population density: 0 people per km².

ContinentEurope
Coordinates78.00°N, 20.00°E
TimezonesUTC+01:00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Svalbard and Jan Mayen

What is the capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Longyearbyen.
What is the population of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen has a population of approximately 2,530 people.
What continent is Svalbard and Jan Mayen in?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe subregion.
Where is Svalbard and Jan Mayen located?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is located in Northern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 78.0°N, 20.0°E.
What currency does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses the krone (kr NOK).
What is the capital and currency of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Longyearbyen and the currency is the krone (NOK).
What language is spoken in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The official language of Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Norwegian.
What is the area of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen covers a total area of 61,399 km² (23,706 square miles).
How large is Svalbard and Jan Mayen in square miles?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen has a total area of approximately 23,706 square miles (61,399 km²).
What is the population density of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen has a population density of approximately 0 people per km².
Is Svalbard and Jan Mayen an independent country?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
Does Svalbard and Jan Mayen have any land borders?
No, Svalbard and Jan Mayen has no land borders.
What is the country calling code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The international calling code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen is +4779. To call Svalbard and Jan Mayen from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +4779 and the local number.
What time zone is Svalbard and Jan Mayen in?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen operates on the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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