Svalbard (78 degrees N, 20 degrees E)
is a group of arctic islands (62,049 sq km) forming the northern-most part
These islands have wild, rugged mountains. Highest
Much of the high land is ice-covered with fjords along
west and north coasts.
Population 2,868 (July 2002 est.) Norwegian 55%, Russian
and Ukrainian 44%
Jan Mayen (71 degrees N, 8 degrees W) is an island (373
sq km) situated to the north-east of Iceland.
It is barren and mountainous,
partly covered by glaciers. Its
highest point, 2,277m, is a volcano that was last active 1970.
Arctic maritime climate with frequent storms and
No indigenous inhabitants.