Olav Peak

Olav Peak

Olav Peak (Olavtoppen) is the highest point on Norway's subantarctic Bouvet island. It is located in the centre north of the island and rises to a height of 780 metres. It lies immediately to the south of Cape Valdivia, the island's northernmost point.

Coordinates: 54°25′14″S 3°23′13″E / 54.42056°S 3.38694°E / -54.42056; 3.38694



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