Svenskøya
Island in Norway
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Svenskøya (English: "Swedish Island") is an island in Svalbard. It is the second largest island of Kong Karls Land with an area of 137 km².[1]
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Arctic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 78°43′N 26°38′E |
| Archipelago | Svalbard |
| Area | 137 km2 (53 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Highest point | Mohnhøgda |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Svenskøya is separated from Kongsøya by the strait Rivalensundet.[2] The island is separated from Edgeøya and Barentsøya by the strait Olgastretet.[3]
