Bruce Island

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Bruce Island (Russian: Остров Брюса, romanized: Ostrov Brjusa) is an island in Franz Josef Land, Russia. It lies in southwestern Franz Josef Land, roughly 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) southeast of the southeastern coast of Zemlya Georga (Prince George Land) across the Nightingale Channel, and about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) northwest of Northbrook Island across the Miers Channel. It has an area of 191 square kilometres (74 sq mi). The highest point of the island is about 301 metres (988 ft).

This island was named after Henry Bruce, who succeeded the Earl of Northbrook as President of the Royal Geographical Society.

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