Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a country in Europe. Its capital is Longyearbyen, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Longyearbyen
- Region
- Europe
- Status
- Part of Norway
- Area
- 61,022 km² Number 126 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Longyearbyen.
Which countries border Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Greenland, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Norway.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Longyearbyen |
|---|---|---|
 Iceland | Reykjavík | 1,992 km (1,238 mi) |
 Finland | Helsinki | 2,034 km (1,264 mi) |
 Norway | Oslo | 2,044 km (1,270 mi) |
 Sweden | Stockholm | 2,102 km (1,306 mi) |
 Greenland | Nuuk | 2,639 km (1,640 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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