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Von Otterøya

Coordinates: 79°15′54″N 20°00′30″E / 79.2650°N 20.0082°E / 79.2650; 20.0082
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Von Otterøya is an island in Hinlopen Strait between Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The island belongs to Vaigattøyane, and is located south of Wahlbergøya. The highest point is 76 m.a.s.l. Total area of the island, about 20 km2.

The island is named after Swedish naval officer, baron and politician Fredrik von Otter.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Von Otterøya (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. ^ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 355. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

79°15′54″N 20°00′30″E / 79.2650°N 20.0082°E / 79.2650; 20.0082


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