Uummannaq (mountain)
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Uummannaq is a 1,170-metre-high (3,839 ft), prominent, isolated mountain in western Greenland, located on the small Uummannaq Island in the central part of the Uummannaq Fjord. It entirely dominates the landscape of the island, its base occupying its entire northern half. Formed of granite and basement gneiss,[2] it is the most prominent mountain in the Arctic part of the west coast of Greenland. The mountain is a landmark of Greenland and a tourist magnet, often reproduced in art.
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Uummannaq | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,170 m (3,840 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
Coordinates | 70°42′47″N 52°07′52″W |
Geography | |
Location | Uummannaq, Greenland |
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