Foynøya
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[]
- ^ "Foynøya". Norwegian Polar Institute. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
- ^ 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
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