Qeqertarsuaq Island (Karrat Fjord)

Qeqertarsuaq (meaning "Large Island") is an island in Qaasuitsup municipality, located in the Karrat Fjord in northwestern Greenland. Nearby islands are Illorsuit Island and Upernivik Island.

The island has a settlement called Nuugaatsiaq.

The island has a 1,765-metre-high (5,791 ft) mountain called Snehætten (meaning Snow hat in Danish). The height means it is an Ultra prominent peak.

See also

Qeqertarsuaq is the name of several islands in Greenland. See Qeqertarsuaq for a list.

References

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