Country Information
| Sovereign State | No (Territories of Norway) |
| Country Codes | SJ, SJM, 744 |
| Official Name | Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
| Continent | Europe (Svalbard is located in the Arctic Ocean, Jan Mayen in the North Atlantic Ocean) |
| Capital | Longyearbyen (Svalbard), no official capital for Jan Mayen |
| Government Type | Integral parts of Norway with special status |
| Currency | Norwegian Krone (NOK) |
| Calling Code | +47 |
| Member Of | Part of Norway, hence a part of the United Nations and related organizations through Norway |
| Population | Svalbard: Approx. 2,900, Jan Mayen: No permanent residents |
| Total Area | Svalbard: 61,022 km², Jan Mayen: 377 km² |
| Highest Point | Svalbard: Newtontoppen (1,713 meters, 5,620 feet), Jan Mayen: Beerenberg (2,277 meters, 7,470 feet) |
| Lowest Point | Arctic Ocean (0 meters, 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | Not available |
| Life Expectancy | Not specifically calculated |
| Internet TLD | .sj (rarely used) |
National Anthem
As territories of Norway, Svalbard and Jan Mayen use the Norwegian national anthem:
Ja, vi elsker dette landet (Yes, We Love This Country)
Yes, we love this country
as it rises forth,
rugged, weathered, over the water,
with the thousands of homes.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
History of the Flag
Svalbard and Jan Mayen do not have their own official flags and use the flag of Norway. Norway’s flag is a red field with a blue cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side.
The Norwegian flag was adopted on July 17, 1821, and the design is a Scandinavian cross, a common motif in Nordic countries, representing Christianity. The red, white, and blue colors are a blend of traditional Norwegian colors and the colors of France, symbolizing liberty and independence.
In Svalbard and Jan Mayen, the Norwegian flag symbolizes the territories’ connection to Norway. It represents the governance and sovereignty of Norway over these remote areas. While the territories are under Norwegian sovereignty, they have unique statuses. Svalbard, for example, is subject to the Svalbard Treaty which allows citizens of signatory countries equal rights to reside and conduct business.
The use of the Norwegian flag in Svalbard and Jan Mayen signifies the extension of Norwegian law and protection, as well as the integration of these territories into the administrative framework of Norway. Despite their remote locations, the flag symbolizes the unity and inclusiveness of the territories within the Kingdom of Norway.