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Scoresby Sound

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Scoresby Sound
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“Scoresby Sound is a large fjord system of the Greenland Sea on the eastern coast of Greenland. It has a tree-like structure, with a main body approximately 110 km (68 mi) long that branches into a system of fjords covering an area of about 38,000 km2 (14,700 sq mi). The longest of the fjords…”
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 15

The Most Remote Places on Earth You Can Actually Visit

For those who crave distance, silence, and landscapes that feel almost lunar, these far-flung corners of the world are as remote as it gets.

World's largest fjord system.

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  • Scoresby SoundSightWorld's largest fjord system.
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