Arctic Ocean Territories
Arctic Ocean Territories
The territories of the Arctic Ocean lie on the continental shelves. Svalbard, formerly called Spitsbergen, and Jan Mayen are both located there. The area experiences arctic maritime weather, and has frequent storms and persistent fog. Svalbard is comprised of nine icy islands that are situated 400 miles north of Norway, which are rich with coal deposits. Jan Mayen is actually a volcanic island, located approximately 560 miles (901 km) northwest of Norway. Jan Mayen is known for its superior fishing, however other natural resources include oil and gas deposits.
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Jan Mayen
Uninhabited territory of Norway.
At a Glance
Official Name: Jan Mayen
Area: 144 sq. mi. (373 sq. km)
Svalbard
At a Glance
Official Name: Svalbard
Area: 38,557 sq. mi. (62,049 sq. km)
Population: 2,416
Unit of Money: Norwegian krone
Major Languages: Russian, Norwegian
Government: territory of Norway
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