Continental North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Kwigluk

Continental North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Kwigluk, United States of America

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.241 km²

Coastline: 19.058 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-09:00

Tree Cover: 22%

Herbaceous Cover

United States of America

Closest neighboring island: Pingurbek

Welcome to Kwigluk, a Continental island in the Bering Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Kwigluk unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Kwigluk

Size: 3.241 km²
Coastline: 19.1 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Bering Sea
Continent: North America

Kwigluk is a Small Island spanning 3.2 km² with a coastline of 19.1 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: 59.69174535 / Longitude: -163.98040535

Climate and weather of Kwigluk

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Subarctic Climate
Temperature: Cold Summer

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers, often found in northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.

Topography and nature of Kwigluk

Timezone: UTC-09:00
Timezone places: America/Anchorage
Max. Elevation: -2 m
Mean Elevation: -11 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 22%

The mean elevation is -11 m. Remarkably, this unique island barely emerges above the sea level, showcasing nature’s fascinating interplay with the ocean. 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: 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. Kwigluk has a tree cover of 22 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Kwigluk

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Kwigluk. The nearest airport is Mertarvik Airport, located 131 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Kwigluk. The closest major port is PLATINUM, approximately 245 km away.

The mean population of Kwigluk is 0 per km². Kwigluk is Uninhabited. The island belongs to United States of America.

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

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United States of America is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Kwigluk

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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.

Kwigluk

Geography and size of Kwigluk

Climate and weather of Kwigluk

Topography and nature of Kwigluk

Infrastructure and Travelling to Kwigluk

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Kwigluk

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