Amatignak Island
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Amatignak Island
Location in Alaska
Amatignak Island (Aleut: Amatignax̂[1]) 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 5 mi (8 km) long north-to-south, and about 3 mi (4 km) wide east-to-west. It is uninhabited. The nearest island is Ulak Island about 4 mi (6 km) to the northeast.
References
- ^ Bergsland, K. (1994). Aleut Dictionary. Fairbanks: Alaska Native Language Center.
Coordinates: 51°15′44″N 179°06′31″W / 51.26222°N 179.10861°W
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