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References
- ↑ "Bragebreen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 341, 353. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.
Coordinates: 79°46′18″N19°17′02″E / 79.7717°N 19.2839°E
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