Ymer Island

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Ymer Island
Native name: Ymer Ø
Geography
Location East Greenland
Coordinates 73°7′N 24°34′W / 73.117, -24.567Coordinates: 73°7′N 24°34′W / 73.117, -24.567
Area 2,437 km² (941 sq mi)
Highest point Angelin Bjerg[1]
1,900 m (6,234 ft)
Administration
Flag of Greenland 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.

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