Shumagin Islands

The Shumagin Islands is a group of 20 islands south of the mainland of Alaska, at

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54°54'?55°20' North 159°15'?160°45' West. The largest islands are Unga Island, Popof Island, and Nagai Island.

Related Topics:
Unga Island - Popof Island - Nagai Island

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The biggest town is Sand Point with population close to 900 residents.

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The Shumagin Islands were named after one of the sailors on Vitus Bering's 1741 expedition to the arctic seas who died.

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