Arpatsivik
Arpatsivik is an island in Kujalleq, Greenland. Arpatsivik is situated nearby to the hamlet Upernaviarsuk.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hvalsey and Qaqortoq.
Hvalsey
Locality
Hvalsey is located near Qaqortoq, Greenland and is the site of Greenland's largest, best-preserved Norse ruins in the area known as the Eastern Settlement. In 2017, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and part of the Kujataa Greenland site. Hvalsey is situated 9 km northeast of Arpatsivik.
Qaqortoq
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Qaqortoq, also known as Julianehåb, is the capital city of the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen. With a population of 3,050 in 2020, it is the most populous town in southern Greenland and the fourth or fifth-largest town on the island.
Arpatsivik
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Kujalleq, Greenland
- Category: landform
- Location: Kujalleq, Greenland, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Bulgarian to Turkish—“Arpatsivik” goes by many names.
- Bulgarian: “Арпацивик”
- Cebuano: “Arpatsivik”
- Swedish: “Arpatsivik”
- Turkish: “Arpatsivik Adası”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Upernaviarsuk and Singiitsut.
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