Iterlak

Iterlak
44.929 km²
Coastline: 51.210 km
Landform: Hills
UTC-03:00
Tree Cover: 12%
Herbaceous Cover

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

Geography and size of Iterlak

Size: 44.9 km²
Coastline: 51.2 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Davis Strait
Continent: North America

Iterlak is a Medium Island spanning 45 km² with a coastline of 51 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: 62.19924876 / Longitude: -49.68899452

Climate and weather of Iterlak

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 Iterlak

Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: 448 m
Mean Elevation: 213 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 12%

The mean elevation is 213 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 448 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Hills: Gently sloping landforms with rounded tops, having a maximum elevation between 200 and 500 meters. Hills contribute to a varied landscape on islands.

Dominating Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Comprising mainly of grasses, herbs, and ferns, these areas are common in prairies, meadows, and savannas, and can vary widely in species composition. Iterlak has a tree cover of 12 %.

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 Iterlak

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Iterlak. The nearest airport is Paamiut Airport, located 17 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Iterlak. The closest major port is PAAMUIT (FREDERIKSHAB), approximately 18 km away.

The mean population of Iterlak is 0 per km². Iterlak is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Greenland.

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

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

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Greenland 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 Iterlak

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Iterlak. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

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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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