Cape Farewell Archipelago Explained

Cape Farewell Archipelago
Native Name:Nunap Isua
Native Name Link:Greenlandic language
Location:North Atlantic Ocean
Southern Greenland
Coordinates:59.8167°N -78°W
Major Islands:Sammisoq, Egger, Ikeq, Avallersuaq
Highest Mount:Christian IV Island HP
Elevation M:1546
Country:Greenland
Country Admin Divisions Title:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions:Kujalleq
Population:0

Cape Farewell Archipelago (also Nunap Isua Archipelago) is an island group located at the southern end of Greenland in Kujalleq municipality. The archipelago takes its name from Cape Farewell, a headland of Egger Island (also known as Itilleq).

Geography

The Cape Farewell Archipelago is separated from the mainland's south coast by Prince Christian Sound in the north and by the Torsukattak Fjord in the west. The main islands of the group are characterized as large and mountainous, surrounded by fjord-like passages. There are also several islets and rocks.

Islands

Sammisoq (Christian IV Island) is the largest island of the archipelago. Other significant islands include Egger Island (Itilleq), the southernmost of the group, Nunarsuaq (Nunarssuak), Pamialluk, Annikitsoq, Qunnerit, Ikeq, Walkendorff and Qernertoq (Kasit), as well as the Avallersuaq and Saningassoq islets.[1]

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://mapcarta.com/19194356 Avallersuaq