Farmsundet
Farmsundet is a marine channel in Spitsbergen, Svalbard.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hermansen Island Bird Sanctuary.
Hermansen Island Bird Sanctuary
Nature reserve
Hermansen Island Bird Sanctuary is a bird reserve at Svalbard, Norway, established in 1973. It includes Hermansen Island on the west coast of Oscar II Land. The protected area covers a total area of around 4,200,000 square metres. Hermansen Island Bird Sanctuary is situated 2½ km southwest of Farmsundet.
Farmsundet
- Type: Marine channel
- Also known as: “Farm Sund” and “Hermansensund”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
78.56806° or 78° 34′ 5″ northLongitude
12.24339° or 12° 14′ 36″ eastOpen location code
CFCJH69V+69GeoNames ID
2731281
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Satellite Map
Discover Farmsundet from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Løvenskioldfonna and Forlandet National Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hermansen Island and Ankerneset.
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