Bastian Islands

The Bastian Islands are a group of islands in Hinlopen Strait, . The islands are located southeast of . The islands are named after German explorer Adolf Bastian.
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  • Island
  • Description: island group
  • Also known as
    “Bastian Insel”
    “Bastianøyane”
    “Bastion Island”
    “Bastions-Øyan”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Koner Island.
is a minor island in the Bastian Islands in the archipelago.
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Latitude
79.01667° or 79° 1′ north
Longitude
21.25° or 21° 15′ east
Open location code
CGF32782+M2
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Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Turkish—“Bastian Islands” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Bastianøyane”
  • French: “Bastianøyane”
  • German: “Bastian-Inseln”
  • German: “Bastianøyane”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Bastianøyane”
  • Norwegian: “Bastianøyane”
  • Turkish: “Bastianøyane”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ehrenberg Island and Lange Island.

Svalbard: Highlights

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