Jarl Hakon Islands
Jarl Hakon Islands | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Country | Jarldom of Hjalvik |
| District | Overseas |
| Claimed | 22 November 2020 |
| Decolonised | 27 February 2024 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Monarchy |
| • Jarl | Jarl Juvan I |
| • Jarl | Jarl Keaghan I |
| Area | |
| • Total | 260 km2 (100 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | GMT |
The Jarl Hakon Islands are two Antarctic islands that made up a Hjalsk overseas claim until 27 February 2024. They are often thought to unofficially be the first Hjalsk colony, although this is disputed.
Etymology
The islands were named after Hákon Pálsson, former Earl of Orkney.
History
The Jarl Hakon Islands were claimed by Jarl Juvan I on 22 November 2020.
They originally were part of the British Antarctic claims, although no part of Antarctica is legally owned, therefore the Hjalsk claims were as valid as the British claims.
As of 2020, Hjalvik has no intentions of doing anything with the territory. The Jarl Hakon Islands were officially abandoned in the Hjalsk reforms on 27 February 2024.
Geography
The Jarl Hakon Islands are macronationally known as Smith Island, and Low Island, and are considered part of the South Shetland archipelago, and are mostly covered with snow.