The Cape Farewell Archipelago is separated from the mainland's south coast by
Prince Christian Sound in the north and by the
Torsukattak Fjord in the west. The main islands of the group are characterized as large and mountainous, surrounded by
fjord-like passages. There are also several islets and rocks.
Islands Sammisoq (Christian IV Island) is the largest island of the archipelago. Other significant islands include Egger Island (Itilleq), the southernmost of the group,
Nunarsuaq (Nunarssuak),
Pamialluk,
Annikitsoq,
Qunnerit,
Ikeq,
Walkendorff and
Qernertoq (Kasit), as well as the
Avallersuaq and
Saningassoq islets. ==See also==