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    North Seymour Island

    Isla Seymour Norte

    0°24′S 90°17′W

    North Seymour Island (Spanish: Isla Seymour Norte) is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. It was formed by uplift of a submarine lava formation and is now covered with low, bushy vegetation. 73 sq mi) and a maximum elevation of 28 meters (92 ft).

    North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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    North Seymour Island (Spanish: Isla Seymour Norte) is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. It was formed by uplift of a submarine lava formation and is now covered with low, bushy vegetation. It has an area of 1.9 km2 (0.73 sq mi) and a maximum elevation of 28 meters (92 ft). There is no permanent population but a visitor trail has been established approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) in length for guided tours crossing the interior of the island and exploring the rocky coast.

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