Harvard Islands

The Harvard Islands are an island group east of in the Avannaata Municipality, northwestern . They are located near the head of the Inglefield Fjord, north of the mouth of the Academy Fjord and just east of the terminus of the Heilprin Glacier.
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  • Type: Island
  • Description: island group in Avannaata, Greenland
  • Also known as: Harvard Öer” and “Harward Oer

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Qeqertat.

Village
is a small village in the area of the Avannaata municipality, in northern . It is located on the Harvard islands, in the inner Inglefield Fjord, approximately 63 km east of Qaanaaq. is situated 5 km west of Harvard Islands.

Harvard Islands

Latitude
77.51139° or 77° 30′ 41″ north
Longitude
-66.47194° or 66° 28′ 19″ west
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
C79MGG6H+H6
Geo­Names ID
3831405
Wiki­data ID
Q15223149
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Harvard Islands” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Harward Øer
  • Dutch: Harvard Islands
  • Japanese: ハーバード諸島
  • Swedish: Harvardöarna

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Nunatarsuaq and Nunat.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Quajaqqisaarsuaq and Wilson Klint.

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