Hovgaard Islands

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The islands lie in the Rasmussen Basin, equal distance between Gjoa Haven, King William Island (Script error: No such module "convert". to the north), and Pechell Point, Adelaide Peninsula (Script error: No such module "convert".).[2]

The waters surrounding the islands are known amongst the Netsilik Inuit for an abundance of blubbery marine mammals.

References

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  1. Hovgaard Ø. In: Anthony K. Higgins: Exploration history and place names of northern East Greenland. Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin Bd. 21, 2010. Copenhagen 2010, Template:ISBN
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