Alexandra Land
Island in Franz Josef Land, Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Russian island. For the former Australian territory, see Alexandra Land (Australia).
Alexandra Land (Russian: Земля Александры, romanized: Zemlya Aleksandry) is a large island located in Franz Josef Land, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. Not counting detached and far-lying Victoria Island, it is the westernmost island of Franz Josef Land. It is the site of a Russian military base that was reopened in 2017.
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Geography | |
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Location | Arctic |
Coordinates | 80.6339°N 46.5839°E / 80.6339; 46.5839 |
Archipelago | Franz Josef Land |
Area | 1,050 km2 (410 sq mi) |
Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
Width | 30 km (19 mi) |
Highest elevation | 382 m (1253 ft) |
Highest point | Kupol Lunny |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 5 (2007) |
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