Milne Land

Milne Land
Milne Land seen from space
Map
Map of Milne Land
Milne Island is located in Greenland
Milne Island
Milne Island
Location of Milne Land in Greenland
EtymologyNamed after British admiral David Milne
Geography
LocationScoresby Sound
Coordinates70°41′N 26°45′W / 70.683°N 26.750°W / 70.683; -26.750
ArchipelagoMilneland Archipelago
Adjacent toGreenland Sea
Area3,913 km2 (1,511 sq mi)
Area rank3rd largest in Greenland
140th largest in world
Length113 km (70.2 mi)[1]
Width45 km (28 mi)
Highest elevation2,110 m (6920 ft)[2]
Highest pointUnnamed
Administration
MunicipalitySermersooq
Demographics
Population0 (2021)
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsnone

Milne Land or Milneland is a large island in eastern Greenland. It is the third largest island of Greenland, after the main island of Greenland and Disko Island. It is named after British admiral David Milne.

This island is popular among climbers.[3]

  1. ^ Scoresby Sund, Encyclopædia Britannica on-line
  2. ^ Arctic DEM, Polar Geospatial Center
  3. ^ Eventyr, Milne Land, Pt. 1,295m, North Pillar