Sanerardlît

Sanerardlît
0.393 km²
Coastline: 6.095 km
Landform: Plains
UTC-03:00
Tree Cover: 85%
Herbaceous Cover

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

Geography and size of Sanerardlît

Size: 0.393 km²
Coastline: 6.1 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Davis Strait
Continent: North America

Sanerardlît is a Tiny Island spanning 0.393 km² with a coastline of 6.1 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: 60.59005308 / Longitude: -46.16483082

Climate and weather of Sanerardlît

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 Sanerardlît

Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: 44 m
Mean Elevation: 44 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 85%

The mean elevation is 44 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 44 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: 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. Sanerardlît has a tree cover of 85 %.

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 Sanerardlît

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Sanerardlît. The nearest airport is Qaqortoq Heliport, located 20 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Sanerardlît. The closest major port is NARSAQ, approximately 38 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Akia 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 Sanerardlît

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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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