JAN MAYEN (territory of Norway) GEOGRAPHY Total area: 373 km2; land area: 373 km2 Comparative area: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: none Coastline: 124.1 km Maritime claims: Contiguous zone: 10 nm; Continental shelf: 200 m (depth) or to depth of exploitation; Exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm; Territorial sea: 4 nm Disputes: Denmark has challenged Norway's maritime claims beween Greenland and Jan Mayen Climate: arctic maritime with frequent storms and persistent fog Terrain: volcanic island, partly covered by glaciers; Beerenberg is the highest peak, with an elevation of 2,277 meters Natural resources: none Land use: arable land 0%; permanent crops 0%; meadows and pastures 0%; forest and woodland 0%; other 100% Environment: barren volcanic island with some moss and grass; volcanic activity resumed in 1970 Note: located north of the Arctic Circle about 590 km north-northeast of Iceland between the Greenland Sea and the Norwegian Sea PEOPLE Population: no permanent inhabitants GOVERNMENT Long-form name: none Type: territory of Norway Note: administered by a governor (sysselmann) resident in Longyearbyen (Svalbard) ECONOMY Overview: Jan Mayen is a volcanic island with no exploitable natural resources. Economic activity is limited to providing services for employees of Norway's radio and meteorological stations located on the island. Electricity: 15,000 kW capacity; 40 million kWh produced, NA kWh per capita (1989) COMMUNICATIONS Airports: 1 with runway 1,220 to 2,439 m Ports: none; offshore anchorage only Telecommunications: radio and meteorological station DEFENSE FORCES Note: defense is the responsibility of Norway