The flag of Svalbard and Jan Mayen has a red field with a large white-edged navy blue cross that extends to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Svalbard og Jan Mayen

Svalbard and Jan Mayen (officially Svalbard og Jan Mayen) is a country located in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 2,530 people, it ranks #237 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 61,399 km² (#127 globally), with a population density of 0 people per km². The capital city is Longyearbyen. The official language is Norwegian.

Key Facts

Population

2,530

#237 world ranking

Area

61,399 km²

#127 world ranking

Population Density

0/km²

Capital

Longyearbyen

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+01:00

Continent

Europe

Bordering Countries

0

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 2,530 people, ranking #237 in the world by population.
How big is Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen covers an area of 61,399 km², ranking #127 in the world by area. The population density is 0 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The official languages of Svalbard and Jan Mayen are: Norwegian.
What is the currency of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The currency of Svalbard and Jan Mayen is krone (kr).

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