The Bastian Islands[1][2][3] (Norwegian: Bastianøyane) are a group of islands in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard. The islands are located southeast of Wilhelm Island.

Bastian Islands

Native name: Bastianøyane
Bastian Islands Location in Svalbard
Geography
Coordinates	78.9903°N 21.3411°E / 78.9903; 21.3411
Administration
Norway

The islands are named after German explorer Adolf Bastian. The Bastian Islands are the northern islands of a larger group, and the southern islands of this group are called the Rønnbeck Islands.[4][5]

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