Groote Eylandt
island off the Northern Australian coast
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Summary
Groote Eylandt is an island[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of island entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (724 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Northern Territory[3], East Arnhem Region[4]
- Country: Australia[5]
- Located in or next to body of water: Gulf of Carpentaria[6]
- Capital: Angurugu[7]
- Commons category: Groote Eylandt[8]
- Topic's main category: Category:Groote Eylandt[9]
- Population: 1539[10]
- Length: 50 km[11]
- Elevation above sea level: 219 m[12]
- Area: 2285 km²[13]
- Width: 60 km[14]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Groote Eylandt include Groote Eylandt Airport[15], an airport[16], in Australia[17].
Why It Matters
Groote Eylandt has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Entities named for it include Groote Eylandt Airport[15], an airport[16], in Australia[17].