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Foynøya

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Foynøya is an island off the coast of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. Sources give the size as about 1.5 km2 (0.58 sq mi) or about 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi). The island is named after whaling pioneer Svend Foyn. Previous names include Walrus Eyland, Föyen's Island and Foyn Island.

Map of Foyn%C3%B8ya, Jan Mayen Island

The island is part of the Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve.

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Foynøya Wikipedia