Svenskøya
 Svenskøya in the north east | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Arctic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 78°43′N 26°38′E / 78.717°N 26.633°ECoordinates: 78°43′N 26°38′E / 78.717°N 26.633°E |
| Archipelago | Svalbard |
| Area | 137 km2 (53 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
|
Norway | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Svenskøya (English: "Swedish Island") is an island in Svalbard. It is the second largest island of King Charles Land (Kong Karls Land) with an area of 137 km².[1]
Svenskøya is separated from Kongsøya by the strait Rivalensundet.[2] The island is separated from Edgeøya and Barentsøya by the strait Olgastretet.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Svenskøya (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ↑ "Rivalensundet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ↑ "Olgastretet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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