The Sabine Islands[1][2] (/ˈseɪbɪn/ SAY-bin; Norwegian: Sabineøyane) are a group of islands at the northern side of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. They are located south of Scoresbyøya, in the bay of Sabinebukta. The islands are named after Arctic explorer Edward Sabine.[3] The most northern island has a length of about 1.5 kilometers and is the largest of the islands.[4]
Native name: Sabineøyane | |
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![]() ![]() Sabine Islands | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 80.2722°N 21.1879°E / 80.2722; 21.1879 |
Administration | |
Norway |
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