Amatignak Island
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Location in Alaska
Amatignak Island (Amatignax̂[1] in Aleut) is a member of the Delarof Islands (western Andreanof Islands), in Alaska's Aleutian archipelago. The south-most point of Alaska is on this island, as well as the highest western longitude of the United States and North America.
The island is about 8 km (5 mi) long north-to-south, and about 4 km (3 mi) wide east-to-west. The nearest island is Ulak Island about 6 km (4 mi) to the northeast.
[edit] References
- ^ Bergsland, K Aleut Dictionary Fairbanks: Alaska Native Language Center, 1994
Coordinates: 51°15′33″N 179°06′31″W / 51.25917°N 179.10861°W
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