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Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Norwegian: Svalbard og Jan Mayen, ISO 3166-1 alpha-2: SJ, ISO 3166-1 alpha-3: SJM, ISO 3166-1 numeric: 744) is a statistical designation defined by ISO 3166-1 for a collective grouping of two remote jurisdictions of Norway: Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
In the Golden Age of Dutch exploration and discovery ( c. 1590s –1720s), Dutch navigators were the first explorers and mapped many largely unknown isolated areas of the world, including the Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen in the Arctic Ocean.
Although administered separately, in the ISO 3166-1 standard, Jan Mayen and Svalbard are collectively designated as Svalbard and Jan Mayen, with the two-letter country code "SJ". Jan Mayen is home to Beerenberg, which is the northernmost subaerial active volcano in the world.
Jan Mayen, island, part of the Kingdom of Norway, in the Greenland Sea of the Arctic Ocean, about 300 mi (500 km) east of Greenland. It is approximately 35 mi long and 9 mi across at its widest point, with an area of 144 sq mi (373 sq km).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 15, 2014 · Jan Mayen is the most northerly island along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, with a history of whaling, fox trapping, and military presence. Learn about its geography, climate, geology, and protection from a teacher's perspective.
May 15, 2024 · Svalbard is a Norwegian territory in the Arctic Ocean, consisting of nine islands with a population of about 3,000. It has a rich history of whaling, mining, and exploration, and is home to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the Svalbard Treaty.
Explore the captivating realm of Svalbard and Jan Mayen, two enigmatic Arctic archipelagos that beckon adventurers to discover their mysteries and uncover hidden treasures. Learn about the best ways to travel, the top activities, and the important things to remember when visiting these polar wonders.
