Bastianøyane

Bastianøyane is a group of islands in Hinlopenstretet, Svalbard. They are located southeast of Wilhelmøya. The islands are named after German explorer Adolf Bastian. Bastianøyane are the northern islands of a larger group, and the southern islands of this group are called Rønnbeckøyane.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Bastianøyane (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 343, 356. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.
The island group is named after Adolf Bastian.

Coordinates: 78°59′25″N 21°20′28″E / 78.9903°N 21.3411°E / 78.9903; 21.3411


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