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Rudolf Island
Russian: Остров Рудольфа | |
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 Rock formations at Cape Stolbovoy | |
 Location of Rudolf Island at the northern end of Franz Josef Land | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Arctic |
| Coordinates | 81°46′02″N 58°33′36″E / 81.767222°N 58.56°E |
| Archipelago | Franz Josef Archipelago |
| Area | 297 km2 (115 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 461 m (1512 ft) |
| Administration | |
Prince Rudolf Land, Crown Prince Rudolf Land, Prince Rudolf Island or Rudolf Island (Russian: Остров Рудольфа) is the northernmost island of the Franz Josef Archipelago, Russia and is home to the northernmost point in Russia.
Owing to the island's location, its sheltered Teplitz Bay has served as a staging area for numerous polar expeditions.[1]
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