Stille

Stille
1.526 km²
Coastline: 6.611 km
Landform: Plains
UTC-03:00
Tree Cover: 85%
Sparse Vegetation

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

Geography and size of Stille

Size: 1.526 km²
Coastline: 6.6 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Greenland Sea
Continent: North America

Stille is a Small Island spanning 1.5 km² with a coastline of 6.6 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: 73.97109361 / Longitude: -21.14387058

Climate and weather of Stille

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 Stille

Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: 120 m
Mean Elevation: 90 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 85%

The mean elevation is 90 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 120 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. Stille 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 Stille

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Stille. The nearest airport is Neerlerit Inaat Airport, located 395 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Stille. The closest major port is BOLUNGAVIK, approximately 897 km away.

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

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

Stille Islands

My Version of the Andrew Sisters Christmas Islands.

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 Stille

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Stille. 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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