Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is located in Northern Europe, and its capital is Longyearbyen. Its official currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK).
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Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands uses Norwegian krone (NOK), calling code +47, internet domain .sj.
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Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?
The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is Longyearbyen.
What currency is used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), with the symbol ko.
Where is Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands located?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?
The native name of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is Svalbard og Jan Mayen.
What are people from Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands called?
People from Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands are referred to as Svalbard.
What is the phone calling code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?
The international dialing code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is +47.
What is the internet domain for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is .sj.
What time zone is Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands in?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands uses the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone.
Northern Europe