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Zapolyarny District topographic maps

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Vaygach polar station

Russia > Nenets Autonomous Okrug > Zapolyarny District

Vaygach Island is mainly formed of argillaceous slates, sandstone, and limestone. There are many rivers about 20–40 kilometres (12–25 mi) in length, swamps, and small lakes on the island. For the most part it consists of tundra. Slight rocky ridges run generally along its length, and the coast has low…

Average elevation: 12 m