Princess Thyra

Princess Thyra
313.701 km²
Coastline: 78.406 km
Landform: Plains
UTC-03:00
Tree Cover: 58%
Snow and Ice Covered

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

Geography and size of Princess Thyra

Size: 313.7 km²
Coastline: 78.4 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Greenland Sea
Continent: North America

Princess Thyra is a Large Island spanning 314 km² with a coastline of 78 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: 81.95741284 / Longitude: -19.08763467

Climate and weather of Princess Thyra

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 Princess Thyra

Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: 150 m
Mean Elevation: 67 m
Vegetation: Snow and Ice Covered
Tree Coverage: 58%

The mean elevation is 67 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 150 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: Snow and Ice Covered
These areas are permanently or seasonally covered in snow and ice, with little to no vegetation, such as polar regions and high mountains. Princess Thyra has a tree cover of 58 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Princess Thyra

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Princess Thyra. The nearest airport is Neerlerit Inaat Airport, located 1294 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Princess Thyra. The closest major port is SIGLUFJORHURD, approximately 1738 km away.

The mean population of Princess Thyra is 0 per km². Princess Thyra 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, Prinsesse Dagmar is the next notable island, situated merely km away.


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 Princess Thyra

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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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