Scoresby Sund

Scoresby Sund is at the bottom of this satellite image of the East Greenland coast.

Scoresby Sund (Kangertittivaq) is the longest fjord in the world, stretching for 350 km (217 miles), and also one of the deepest (over 1500 metres deep). It is located in East Greenland at 70.447972 N, 21.789562 W, relatively close to Iceland.

Ittoqqortoormiit is the main settlement in the region, located near the mouth of the fjord.

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