The island has an area of 436.6 square kilometres (168.6 sq miles). Its highest point is mountain Gråkallfjellet with an elevation of 417m (1,368 ft) .
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The island has a predominantly tundra-covered landscape which is devoid of trees save for a few small pockets of mountain birch and has a bleak and barren appearance. The coastline is mainly steep cliffs and the interior is mountainous.