Ymer Island

Ymer Island

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name = Ymer Island


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native name = Ymer Ø
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location = East Greenland
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area = convert|2437|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on|lk=on
highest mount = Angelin Bjerg [ [http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=709 Angelin Bjerg - Peakbagger.com ] ]
elevation = convert|1900|m|ft|0|abbr=on|lk=on
country = Greenland
country admin divisions title = County
country admin divisions = Tunu
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Ymer Island ( _da. Ymer Ø) is an island in Tunu county, Northeast Greenland. Its area is 2,437 km². It is mountainous (highest peak is Angelin Bjerg at 1900 m). The island is a part of Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world. It is named for the giant Ymir, the forefather of the Jotuns.

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