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    79°35′N 19°14′E

    Fosterøyane

    Part of Svalbard

    Fosterøyane is a group of islands in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard. They are located in the middle of Hinlopenstretet, north of Vaigattøyane and east of Tommeløyane. Fosterøyane are named after Arctic traveler Henry Foster. Among the islands in the group are Krylen, Pilten and Sværingen.

    Overview

    Fosterøyane is a group of islands in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard. They are located in the middle of Hinlopenstretet, north of Vaigattøyane and east of Tommeløyane. Fosterøyane are named after Arctic traveler Henry Foster. Among the islands in the group are Krylen, Pilten and Sværingen.

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    Census, cataloged

    • Major islands2
    • Minor islands0
    • Islets2
    • Rocks & skerries0

    Major islands

    2

    Islets

    2
    • Pilten13 m · 0.07 km²
    • Unnamed island1 m · 0.1 ha

    Figures

    Comparative heights

    Sea level50 m100 m86 mSværingen35 mKrylen13 mPilten
    High points by island, metres above sea level.

    Islands by area

    0.0010.010.11Sværingen: 0.9 km²SværingenKrylen: 0.22 km²KrylenPilten: 0.07 km²PiltenUnnamed island: 0.1 haUnnamed island
    km², log scale
    Sværingen0.9 km²
    Krylen0.22 km²
    Pilten0.07 km²
    Unnamed island0.1 ha

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Wikidata
    • Talus
    • Wikipedia