Vaygach Island, Arctic island between Barents and Kara seas, Russia
The oval-shaped Vaygach Island extends 100 kilometers in length and 45 kilometers in width, featuring flat terrain with parallel ridges reaching 170 meters.
Russian mariners discovered Vaygach Island during the 16th century, leading to its incorporation into the Nenets Autonomous Area of Arkhangelsk Oblast.
The Nenets people maintained sacred sites on the island, including Cape Bolvansky Nos, where wooden effigies and stone formations served as religious focal points.
The settlement of Varnek remains the only inhabited location on the island, with temperatures ranging from -20°C in February to 5°C in June.
The island contains numerous small lakes and rivers with rapids, while its shores provide habitats for walrus and seal colonies.
Location: Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Elevation above the sea: 157 m
GPS coordinates: 70.01667,59.55000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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