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Von Otterøya
Von Otterøya. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Von Otterøya is an island in Hinlopen Strait between Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The island belongs to Vaigattøyane, and is located south of Wahlbergøya. The highest point is 76 m.a.s.l. Total area of the island, about 20 km2.

The island is named after Swedish naval officer, baron and politician Fredrik von Otter.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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