Putuaussaq
Putuaussaq is an island in Avannaata, Greenland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Avannaata, Greenland
- Also known as: “Pututaussaq”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Karrat Island.
Karrat Island
Island
Karrat Island is an island of Greenland. It is located in Baffin Bay in the Upernavik Archipelago. It was once a prime walrus hunting ground for the Oqonermiut. Karrat Island is situated 2½ km south of Putuaussaq.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Upernavik.
Upernavik
Photo: Slaunger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Upernavik is home to the largest bird cliff, Apparsuit, and unique wildlife. Upernavik’s main industry is fishing. Local settlements are spread across the 450km coastline.
Putuaussaq
- Category: landform
- Location: Avannaata, Greenland, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Putuaussaq from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Turkish—“Putuaussaq” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Putuaussaq”
- Swedish: “Putuaussaq”
- Turkish: “Putuaussaq”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Aappilattoq and Tussaaq.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ningertorfît and Tunorqo.
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