Qeqertarsuaq Island (Karrat Fjord)

Coordinates: 71°34′N 53°10′W / 71.567°N 53.167°W / 71.567; -53.167
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Qeqertarsuaq (meaning "Large Island") is an island in Avannaata municipality, located in the Karrat Fjord in northwestern Greenland. Nearby islands are Illorsuit Island and Upernivik Island.

The island has a settlement called Nuugaatsiaq.

The island has a 1,765-metre-high (5,791 ft) mountain called Snehætten (meaning Snow hat in Danish), an Ultra prominent peak.

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