Alexandra Land
Alexandra Land (Russian: Земля Александры, romanized: Zemlya Aleksandry) is a large island located in Franz Josef Land, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. Not counting detached and far-lying Victoria Island, it is the westernmost island of Franz Josef Land. It is the site of a Russian military base that was reopened in 2017.
Земля Александры (Russian) | |
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Location of Alexandra Land in the Franz Josef Archipelago | |
Alexandra Land | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Arctic |
| Coordinates | 80.6339°N 46.5839°E |
| Archipelago | Franz Josef Land |
| Area | 1,050 km2 (410 sq mi) |
| Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
| Width | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 382 m (1253 ft) |
| Highest point | Kupol Lunny |
| Administration | |
Russia | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 5 (2007) |
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