Kangersivartikajik | |
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Kangerdluarssikajik | |
Location | East Greenland |
Coordinates | 65°59′N36°16′W / 65.983°N 36.267°W Coordinates: 65°59′N36°16′W / 65.983°N 36.267°W |
Ocean/sea sources | North Atlantic Ocean |
Basin countries | Greenland |
Max. length | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
Max. width | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
References | [1] |
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