Upernattivik

Summary

Upernattivik – also known as Upernarsuak[1] – is an uninhabited island in King Frederick VI Coast, southeastern Greenland.[2] Administratively it is part of the Sermersooq municipality.[3]

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Upernarsuak
Upernattivik Upernarsuak is located in Greenland
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Upernattivik
Upernarsuak
Geography
LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean
Southeastern Greenland
Coordinates64°14′N 40°51′W / 64.233°N 40.850°W / 64.233; -40.850
Area149 km2 (58 sq mi)
Length18 km (11.2 mi)
Width11 km (6.8 mi)
Highest elevation617 m (2024 ft)
Administration
Greenland
MunicipalitySermersooq
Demographics
Population0

Geography edit

Upernattivik is a coastal island in Umivik Bay, located between the Fridtjof Nansen Peninsula to the north and the Odinland Peninsula to the south. The Torsukattak is an 800 metres (2,625 feet) wide sound that separates the island from the mainland in the north and the broader Umiiviip Kangertiva Fjord is located to the south.[4]

The island is 18 kilometres (11 miles) long with a maximum width of 11 kilometres (7 miles).[5] There are some smaller islands in its vicinity, such as Trefoldigheden, Terne Island and Tre Lover to the west and Pikiitsi off its eastern point.[4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Greenland and Iceland Enroute, p. 102
  2. ^ "Greenland Pilot: Sailing Directions for East Greenland" (PDF). eng.gst.dk/.
  3. ^ peivhau (2015-03-14). "Gazetteer of Greenland". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Upernattivik". Mapcarta. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  5. ^ GoogleEarth

External links edit

  • Den grønlandske Lods - Sejladsanvisninger Østgrønland
  • East coast of Greenland. From Ihersuak to Umivik Bay. Surveyed during the 7th journey of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition, 1931
  • Gazetteer of Greenland