Ymer Island
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Ymer Island Native name: Ymer Ø |
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Geography | |
Location | East Greenland |
Coordinates | Coordinates: |
Area | 2,437 km² (941 sq mi) |
Highest point | Angelin Bjerg[1] 1,900 m (6,234 ft) |
Administration | |
Greenland | |
County | Tunu |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
Ymer Island (Danish: Ymer Ø) is an island in Tunu county, Northeast Greenland. Its area is 2,437 km². It is mountainous (highest peak is Angelin Bjerg at 1900 m). The island is a part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world. It is named for the giant Ymir, the forefather of the Jotuns.