Sammisoq
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Sammisoq (old spelling Sangmissoq, Danish: Christian IV Ø; English traditional:Christian IV Island) is an island in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located northeast of Uummannarsuaq cape. It is the largest island of the Cape Farewell Archipelago (Nunap Isua).
Quick Facts Native name: Christian IV ØNickname: Christian IV Island, Geography ...
Native name: Christian IV Ø Nickname: Christian IV Island | |
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Geography | |
Location | Irminger Sea |
Coordinates | 60°03′10″N 43°41′12″W |
Archipelago | Nunap Isua Archipelago |
Adjacent to | North Atlantic Ocean |
Area | 659 km2 (254 sq mi) |
Area rank | 11th largest in Greenland |
Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,546 m (5072 ft)[1] |
Highest point | Niaqornaq |
Administration | |
Municipality | Kujalleq |
Weather station | Ikerasassuaq |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2021) |
Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | none |
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