Wilczek Land
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Wilczek Land (Russian: Земля Вильчека; Zemlya Vil'cheka, German: Wilczek-Land), is an island in the Arctic Ocean at 80.58°N 60.5°E / 80.58; 60.5. It is the second-largest island in Franz Josef Land, in Arctic Russia.
Quick Facts Native name: Земля Вильчека, Geography ...
Native name: Земля Вильчека | |
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Geography | |
Location | Arctic Ocean |
Coordinates | 80.58°N 60.5°E / 80.58; 60.5 |
Archipelago | Franz Josef Land |
Area | 2,203 km2 (851 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 606 m (1988 ft) |
Highest point | Wüllerstorf Mountains |
Administration | |
Oblast | Arkhangelsk Oblast |
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This island should not be confused with the small Wilczek Island, "Остров Вильчека", located south-west of Salm Island, also in the Franz Josef group and named after the same person.