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A detailed study of island terrain, coastal boundaries, and forest landscapes in Sweden.
Geographic Profile of Gotska Sandön National Park: Mapped Boundaries and Natural Features
Examine the precise geographic configuration of Gotska Sandön National Park, encompassing its total area of 44.607 square kilometers. This profile details the park's distinct island geography, including its primary forest cover, dune systems, and coastal features such as Säludden and Vinbukten.
Baltic island wilderness with sand dunes and boreal forest
Gotska Sandön National Park
Gotska Sandön National Park protects a remote island in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Gotland, Sweden. The park encompasses the entire island of Gotska Sandön, a sandy island known for its distinctive dune landscapes, ancient pine forests, and relatively untouched coastal environments. Located in the northern Baltic Sea, the island represents a rare example of a well-preserved sandy ecosystem in Scandinavian waters. The park was established to preserve this unique combination of coastal dune habitats, coniferous woodland, and the island's ecological integrity as a whole.
- Location
- Sweden
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1963
Location overview
Map placement and island coastal designation within Sweden
Geographic Setting of Gotska Sandön National Park in Sweden
Gotska Sandön National Park is located entirely within Sweden as a protected area under national jurisdiction. National records confirm its status as an isolated island and coastal park contained within a single country.
- Countries
- Sweden
- Primary location
- Sweden
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island
Boundary and coordinates
Geographic coordinates and calculated area of 44.6 square kilometers
Gotska Sandön National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Dimensions
Interactive boundary layers display the spatial outline and relative geographic coordinates of the protected island. Accompanying metrics provide estimated values for the total area, span, and center point.
- Boundary area
- 44.6 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 27.4 km
- Northernmost point
- 58.4024° N
- Southernmost point
- 58.3326° N
- Easternmost point
- 19.3292° E
- Westernmost point
- 19.1703° E
- Geographic centre
- 58.3663° N, 19.2461° E
- North–south span
- 7.8 km
- East–west span
- 9.3 km
Terrain and natural features
Catalog of beaches, capes, and forests recorded within the park boundary
Gotska Sandön National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Recorded natural features include beaches, capes, forests, and bays situated directly within the park boundary. Linked feature cards supply type classifications and spatial relationships for each mapped locality.
Selected named natural features
Capes
Stora Beckrevet
Capes
Sankt Annae udde
Islands
Gotska Sandön
Capes
Säludden
Capes
Kyrkudden
Environmental setting
Temperate forest cover, coastal dunes, and island landscape classifications
Gotska Sandön National Park Environmental Setting and Physical Geography Classifications
Recorded classifications group island, forest, dune, and coastal attributes as complementary interpretations of physical settings. Mapped connections link these recorded categories directly to relevant protected area destinations within the regional atlas.
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
Landscape features
Islands · Forest · Dunes · Beach
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Dune habitat · Coastal habitat
Park atlas
Compare regional protected landscapes, tracing diverse coastal ecosystems, island wilderness, and forest reserves across the Baltic Sea geography.
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Deepen your understanding of Gotska Sandön National Park by exploring its specific geographic features and protected area context. MoriAtlas provides the tools to navigate this unique island landscape, compare its terrain with surrounding regions, and appreciate the detailed mapping of its rare sandy ecosystems and ancient forests. Discover the structured atlas information that frames Gotska Sandön as a significant protected natural entity.
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