Igdlorfik

Igdlorfik
1.180 km²
Coastline: 6.422 km
Landform: Plains
UTC-03:00
Sparse Vegetation

Welcome to Igdlorfik, a Polar island in the Baffin Bay, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Igdlorfik unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Igdlorfik

Size: 1.18 km²
Coastline: 6.4 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Baffin Bay
Continent: North America

Igdlorfik is a Small Island spanning 1.2 km² with a coastline of 6.4 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 74.17853483 / Longitude: -57.02244432

Climate and weather of Igdlorfik

Climate Zone: Polar
Climate Details: Tundra
Temperature: Cold

Climate Characteristics: The tundra climate features long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation is limited to mosses, lichens, and small shrubs due to the low temperatures and short growing seasons. Biodiversity is low, but some specialized species thrive.

Topography and nature of Igdlorfik

Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: 195 m
Mean Elevation: 121 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 0%

The mean elevation is 121 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 195 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. Igdlorfik has a tree cover of 0 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Igdlorfik

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Igdlorfik. The nearest airport is Nuussuaq Heliport, located 8 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Igdlorfik. The closest major port is KAJALLEQ UPERNAVIK, approximately 278 km away.

The mean population of Igdlorfik is 0 per km². Igdlorfik is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Denmark.

The name of the island resonates across different cultures and languages. Here is how it is known around the world: Arabic: جرينلاند; German: Grönland; Spanish: Groenlandia; French: Groenland; Portuguese: Gronelândia; Russian: Гренландия; Chinese: 格陵兰

Continuing your journey, Inussulissuaq is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Denmark is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Igdlorfik

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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

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