Foynøya

For the Antarctic island, see Foyn Island.

Foynøya is an island off the coast of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. Sources give the size as about 1.5 km2 (0.58 sq mi) or about 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi). The island is named after whaling pioneer Svend Foyn. Previous names include Walrus Eyland, Föyen's Island and Foyn Island.[1][2]

The island is part of the Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve.

References

  1. ↑ "Foynøya". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
  2. ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Foynøya". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2 December 2011.

Coordinates: 80°26′54″N 26°09′18″E / 80.44833°N 26.15500°E / 80.44833; 26.15500


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