Bastian Islands

Bastian Islands

Native name: Bastianøyane
Bastian Islands Location in Svalbard
Geography
Coordinates	78°59′25″N 21°20′28″E / 78.9903°N 21.3411°E / 78.9903; 21.3411Coordinates: 78°59′25″N 21°20′28″E / 78.9903°N 21.3411°E / 78.9903; 21.3411
Administration
Norway

The Bastian Islands (Norwegian: Bastianøyane) are a group of islands in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard. The islands are located southeast of Wilhelm Island.

The islands are named after German explorer Adolf Bastian. The Bastian Islands are the northern islands of a larger group, and the southern islands of this group are called the Rønnbeck Islands.