Geography
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 78, 20; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Europe
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a country in Northern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Longyearbyen
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 2.5 thousand
- Area
- 61,399 km²
- Currency
- krone (NOK)
- Official language
- Norwegian
- Calling code
- +4779
- Internet TLD
- .sj
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Svalbard and Jan Mayen map preview: 78.00, 20.00
People and Culture
Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses Norwegian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Svalbard and Jan Mayen varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is recorded with the official name Svalbard og Jan Mayen. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Longyearbyen
- Northern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Longyearbyen
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen is grouped under Europe.
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen has a listed area of 61,399 km².
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Svalbard and Jan Mayen
What is the capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Longyearbyen.
What continent is Svalbard and Jan Mayen in?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is in Europe.
What currency does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses the krone.
What language is spoken in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Norwegian is listed for Svalbard and Jan Mayen in this database.