Jan Mayen Island

geographical name Jan Ma·yen Island \yän-ˈmī-ən\

Definition of JAN MAYEN ISLAND

island in Arctic Ocean E of Greenland & NNE of Iceland belonging to Norway area 147 square miles (382 square kilometers)

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