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Rudolf Island
Russian: Остров Рудольфа
Rock formations at Cape Stolbovoy
Location of Rudolf Island at the northern end of Franz Josef Land
Geography
LocationArctic
Coordinates81°46′02″N 58°33′36″E / 81.767222°N 58.56°E / 81.767222; 58.56
ArchipelagoFranz Josef Archipelago
Area297 km2 (115 sq mi)
Highest elevation461 m (1512 ft)
Administration
Russia

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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