Oscar II Land

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Oscar II Land is located on the western side of Spitsbergen, between Isfjorden and Kongsfjorden.
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Eskers from Oscar II Land. In the background is Prince Charles Foreland.

Oscar II Land is the land area between Isfjorden and Kongsfjorden on Spitsbergen, Svalbard.[1] The 30 km (19 mi) long glacier Sveabreen divides Oscar II Land from James I Land.[2]

The area is named after Oscar II of Sweden and Norway. Older name variants are Oscar II's Land and Terre Oscar II.[3]

The Hofgaardtoppen mountain is the highest peak in Oscar II Land.[4]

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