Cape Fligely
Cape Fligely (Russian: Мыс Флигели; Mys Fligeli), located on the northern shores of Rudolf Island and Franz Josef Land in the Russian Federation,[1][2] is the northernmost point of Russia and Europe. It is 911 kilometres (566 mi) from the North Pole. It is also the northernmost point of the continent of Eurasia.
| Cape Fligely | |
|---|---|
| мыс Флигели | |
 Cape Fligely is located at the northern tip of Rudolf Island in Franz Josef Land. | |
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| Location | Arkhangelsk Oblast,  |
| Coordinates | 81°50′35″N 59°14′22″E |
| Offshore water bodies | Arctic Ocean |
History
This cape was first visited on 12 April 1874 by Austro-Hungarian North Pole expedition and named after Austrian cartographer Field Marshal August von Fligely (1811–1879).[3]
 The northernmost point of Europe is the nameless cape located 450 m North and 1800 m west of Cape Fligely |
See also
- Extreme points of Europe
- Extreme points of Russia
- Extreme points of Eurasia
References
- Russian Geographic Society: «Cape Fligely on Rudolph Island — the northernmost point of the Eurasian landmass»; «Мыс Флигели на острове Рудольфа — крайняя северная островная точка России и Евразии»
- A. Umbreit. Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Franz Josef Land, & Jan Meyen. Bradt Travel Guides, 2009. ISBN 1841622400.
- Кристоф Рансмайр «Ужасы льдов и мрака»
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