Alexandra Land
Земля Александры
island in
Franz Josef Land
#1 in Franz Josef Land
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#95 in Russia
Alexandra Land is an island in the Franz Josef Land archipelago, situated in the Arctic Ocean and part of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. The island is characterized by its harsh Arctic climate, with ice cover for most of the year. It is named after Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia. The island is of strategic and environmental significance, hosting a Russian military base and serving as a point for scientific research on Arctic conditions. The landscape is primarily tundra, with glaciers and rugged terrain.
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