Jan Mayen is a small island located in the Arctic Ocean, between Greenland and Norway. It is an integral part of Norway, and is one of the country's two external territories, along with Svalbard. The island is relatively isolated and has no permanent population, though it is home to a Norwegian weather station, which is staffed year-round.

Jan Mayen has an area of approximately 373 square kilometers (144 square miles), and is dominated by the Jan Mayen volcano, which is Norway's northernmost active volcano. The island is also home to a number of glaciers, as well as a variety of Arctic flora and fauna, including polar bears, Arctic foxes, and several species of sea birds.

The history of Jan Mayen is relatively limited, and the island was first officially discovered by Dutch whalers in the early 17th century. It was later claimed by Norway, and has remained under Norwegian sovereignty ever since. Today, the island is primarily used as a research station, and is occasionally visited by tourists, who are attracted by its rugged natural beauty and unique Arctic ecosystem.