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Abel Island
Island in Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abel Island[1][2][3] (Norwegian: Abeløya) is an island in Svalbard. It is the third-largest island of Kong Karls Land with an area of 13 km2 (5.0 sq mi). It is named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel.[4] Abel Island is separated from Kongsøya by the strait Lydiannasundet.[5]
Quick Facts Native name: Abeløya, Geography ...
Native name: Abeløya | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 78°59′20″N 30°12′20″E |
Area | 13 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
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Norway |
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