Bjørnsundet
Bjørnsundet is a strait between Spitsbergen and Wilhelm Island in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard. The strait has depths 20–30 m, and can be sailed by vessels.
- Type: Marine channel
- Description: strait between Spitsbergen and Wilhelm Island
- Also known as: “Bismarck Strasse”, “Bjørn Sund”, “Bjornsundet”, “De Naeuwe Fioerd”, “Détroit Bjorn”, “Naeuwe Fioert”, and “Ormhullet”
Bjørnsundet
- Categories: strait and body of water
- Location: Svalbard, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
79.13794° or 79° 8′ 17″ north
Longitude
19.95061° or 19° 57′ 2″ east
Open location code
CFFX4XQ2+56
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In Other Languages
“Bjørnsundet” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Bjørnsundet”
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