Yuzhny, Novaya Zemlya
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Yuzhny is the southern island of the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, lying north of Russia. It has an area of 33,275 kmē, which while smaller than the northern island of Severny, makes it one of the largest islands in the world.
Originally home to the Nenets people, the island was largely evacuated in the 1950s to make way for nuclear tests. It is now known for its large seabird population and is largely composed of tundra.